2026 Council Recognition Banquet
Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the Crossroads of the West Council's annual Recognition Banquet at Camp Tracy Layton Lodge. 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 2, 2026
- Venue: Camp Tracy
- Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM; event begins promptly at 5:00 PM
- Cost: $25 per person
- Dinner: A meal will be served
- Dress: Business formal or Scout uniform
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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:
Alex Allmon
2025 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient
Rachel Armstrong
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Jay Barfuss
2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient
Jeffrey Barnes
2025 Council Alumnus of the Year Award Recipient
Joey Bernard
2025 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient
Carl Blackham
2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient
David Blair
2025 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Recipient
Allen Bracken
2025 NESA Silver Wreath Award Recipient
Kylie Brown
2025 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient
Grant Carver
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Maridee Chugg
2025 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient
Kenneth Cottle
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Christopher Delangis
2025 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient
Rebecca Haacke
2025 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient
Connor Harrison
2025 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient
Landon Harrison
2025 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient
Clint Heiner
2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient
Kim Hicken
2025 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient
Bruce Hough
2025 Council Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
J Russell Hunsaker
2025 Council Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
Michael Jensen
2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient
Garr Judd
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Michael Kennedy
2025 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient
Julie Knight
2025 Torch of Gold Recipient
Paul Kraus
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Heath Lowinske
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Matthew Mciff
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Mike McNall
2025 Silver Beaver Recipient
Brent Millet
2025 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient
William Perkins
2025 NESA Silver Wreath Award Recipient
Cherryl Price
2025 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient