Attention Blue Elk District Leaders!
We are excited to announce that the **Blue Elk District Recognition Dinner** will be held on **January 24, 2026**, to honor our incredible volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their service to Scouting.
A night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication they made the past year. Dinner includes the presentation of the District Award of Merit and additional leader awards.
We need your help to nominate those outstanding individuals who deserve recognition for their dedication!
� **Find all nomination forms and information here:** [Blue Elk Advancement](
https://www.hoac-bsa.org/blue-elk-advancement)
Awards to Consider:
**� Scouter’s Spirit Award**
Recognizes Scouters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Each unit may nominate one individual each year.
**[Nomination Form](
https://form.jotform.com/242884270474059)**
**� Silent Service Award**
Honors individuals who have provided significant support behind the scenes. Each unit may nominate one individual each year.
**[Nomination Form](
https://form.jotform.com/242884592724064)**
**� District Award of Merit**
The highest award that can be presented in a district, recognizing registered Scouters for noteworthy service.
**[Nomination Form](
https://form.jotform.com/242883903507058)**
### Requirements for Nominees:
- Must be a registered Scouter.
- Must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting or beyond.
- Consideration of the nominee’s Scouting position and attitude toward the district.
To manually submit this form, you can fill the form out online and print or print the form and fill out manually, then submit to:
Blue Elk District
10210 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
If you have any questions, please reach out to Phil Davis at
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Thank you for your support in recognizing the amazing contributions of our volunteers!
Best,
Jason Bledsoe
District Director
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Heart of America Council
� 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131-4212
� 816.569.4984 | �
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� [www.hoac-bsa.org](
http://www.hoac-bsa.org)
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