2025 Council Recognition Banquet
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the Crossroads of the West Council's annual Recognition Banquet at Wavetronix in Springville. A special thanks to Val and Allison Parrish for sponsoring this event!
During the evening, we will honor exceptional individuals and achievements with the following awards:
- Alumnus of the Year
- Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
- George Meany Award
- NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
- iScouting!...Vale la Pena! Service Award
- Silver Beaver Award
- Torch of Gold
- Venturing Leadership Award
- Whitney M. Young Award
- Influential Women in Scouting
- And more!
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions to our Scouting community!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Venue: Wavetronix (534 N 1750 W Springville, UT 84663)
- Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM; event begins promptly at 5:00 PM
- Cost: $35 per person
- Dinner: A meal will be served
- Dress: Business formal or Scout uniform
Get Registered:
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsorship packages are available, offering premium exposure for your company while making a lasting impact on youth. For more information on sponsorship, contact Josh Haacke.
Award Recipients:

Shanae Ames
2024 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient

Michael Ball
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Joseph Bernard
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Joseph Bouley
2024 Council Duty to God Recipient

Stephen Bunker
2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Tanner Chugg
2024 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient

CaDance Church
2024 Heroism Award Recipient

LyRic Church
2024 Heroism Award Recipient

Kenneth Davis
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Richard Evans
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Hyrum Flynn
2024 National Certificate of Merit Recipient

Emily Gibson
2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Clinton Gunderson
2024 Torch of Gold Recipient

Nic Hales
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Michael Hall
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Kyle Hansen
2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

John (Michael) Isom
2024 NESA Silver Wreath Recipient

Denmark Jensen
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Nicole Johnson
2024 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient

Garr Judd
2024 NESA Silver Wreath Recipient

Brandon Kelly
2024 NESA National Distinguished Service Award

Don Larson
2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Heath Lowinske
2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient

Michael Marvin
2024 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient

Terrel Miller
2025 Silver Antelope Recipient

Bob Morris
2024 George Meany Award Recipient

Val Parrish
2024 Council Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

Michael Plowman
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Ben Prall
2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Neal Robison
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Brian Sorensen
2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient

Lynn Stephens
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Dean Stevens
2024 Sea Scout Leadership Award

William “Bill” Topkis
2025 Silver Buffalo Recipient

David Wadman
2024 Alumnus of the Year Recipient

Isabelle Wolchek
2024 Sea Scout Leadership Award

Karen Young
2024 Silver Beaver Recipient