Ute District Annual Awards Program

The Ute District Annual Awards Program for Ute District consists of the following major awards categories:

• JAMES N. MOORE, UTE DISTRICT "UBET" AWARD
• UTE DISTRICT SPARK PLUG AWARD
• UTE TRIBAL AWARD
• UTE DISTRICT SCOUTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
• THE BOB WHITE OUTSTANDING COMMISSIONER SERVICE AWARD
• UTE DISTRICT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• UTE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT
• UTE DISTRICT TALON AWARD

These awards are for service rendered the preceding year or, as appropriate, a number of preceding years, and are presented annually, usually in January, at the Ute District Awards Banquet. This banquet is an opportunity to recognize those individuals who help make your Scouting Program work and to support and applaud the efforts of the other individuals throughout the District who help their units succeed. All Adult Scouters, key youth and award recipients in the District are highly encouraged to attend. Nominations from units should be submitted through the unit leader or unit committee chair to the Ute District Awards Committee at any time during the year, but not later than the Ute District Roundtable on December 6, 2007 to allow adequate time for careful consideration of each nomination. Nominations can be delivered to the Council Service Center, our District Executives or members of the District Committee or District Commissioner Staff. Nomination forms are available at Roundtable; at the Council Service Center; through your Unit Commissioner; through the District Committee, the District Executive, and they're also available for download below.

Guidance for Submitting Nominations

An Adult Scouter is defined as a person who is at least 18 years of age and has a current registration in a Scouting position in a Unit or District. Nominations should be kept Confidential. To avoid any possible disappointment, PLEASE DO NOT ADVISE THE NOMINEE IN ANY WAY THAT THEY ARE BEING NOMINATED FOR ANY AWARD, thus avoiding disappointment if not selected. The individual(s) submitting the nomination will be responsible for ensuring the nominee attends the District Awards Banquet to either receive the award, if selected, or to support other award recipients. Attending the Annual District Awards Banquet is also a good way to get Adult Leaders and Chartered Organization Representatives familiar with the Annual Awards which are available so they may keep these awards in mind during the Scouting Year as they observe their unit leaders in action.

District Award Nomination Form   District Award Nomination Form

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The James N. Moore, Ute district "UBET" Award

The James N. Moore, Ute district "UBET" Award is named in honor of James N. Moore, long-time Scouter in Ute District and Pikes Peak Council…whose typical response to being asked for help was, "UBET." "UBET" Award recipients are selected by the Moore Family and may be presented to up to five registered Scouters who are actively involved in either the Unit, District or Council level(s) who are considered the type of person who willingly gives of themselves whenever called upon, regardless of the assignment, whose typical response would be "UBET". Nominees should be the type of person who are involved enough to see when something needs to be accomplished and, without being told, get it done without any consideration of reward.

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The Ute District Spark Plug Award

The Ute District Spark Plug Award is presented to one Scouter in each Unit, approved by the Unit Committee Chair, in recognition of their tireless effort and endless enthusiasm supporting youth in Packs, Troops, Teams, or Crews. The award recipient is CHOSEN BY THE UNIT and the Ute District Awards Committee would only intervene in extremely unusual circumstances.

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The Ute Tribal Award

The Ute Tribal Award is presented to Scouters who have served with distinction at a level beyond the requirements of their primary registered Scouting position OR who have stepped forward to render noteworthy service at the District or Council level.

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The Ute District Scouter of the Year Award

The Ute District Scouter of the Year Award is presented in recognition of exceptional service to units, youth, and Scouting while serving in a primary registered position as an Adult Leader. The number of awards in each category is not limited and will be determined each year by the Ute District Awards Committee. The categories for the awards are:

• Tiger, Wolf,Bear, Weblos Leader/Assistant Den Leader of the Year
• Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster of the Year
• Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster of the Year
• Varsity Team Coach/Assistant Coach of the Year
• Crew Advisor/Associate Crew Advisor of the Year
• Unit Committee Chairman of the Year
• Unit Committee Member of the Year
• Chartered Organization Representative of the Year
• District Committee Member of the Year
• Other Registered Scouter Position (for positions not listed above)

Requirements:
1. A nominee must be a currently registered Adult Scouter in Ute District
2. A nominee must have rendered exceptional service to units, youth, and Scouting. (The nature and value of "exceptional service to units, youth, and Scouting" may consist of a single plan or decision that, carried out, contributed significantly to the betterment of the Scouting experience for the youth, OR it may be an assessment of significant contributions sustained over a long period of time.) You'll know it when you see it.... otherwise.... when in doubt.... NOMINATE!!!!
3. A consistent requirement for every rank in the Boy Scouting Program is "SHOW SCOUT SPIRIT". Scouts are expected to live up to the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan and Adult Leaders should set the example in Scouting Spirit as well. Therefore, the Nominee's Scouting Spirit (attitude toward and cooperation with fellow Scouters, the Chartered Organization, District and Council) will also be taken into account.

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The Bob White Outstanding Commissioner Service Award

The Bob White Outstanding Commissioner Service Award is named in honor of BOB WHITE, whose lifetime of service to Scouting has made a positive impact on the lives of young people in Southern Colorado. It is presented In recognition of significant efforts to deliver quality Commissioner Service to Scouting units in Ute District, Pikes Peak Counciland recipients are selected by the Ute District Commissioner. At the discretion of the Ute District Commissioner, there are typically two awards presented in this category each year. While "nominations" are not accepted, reviews/critiques/praise of a particular Commissioner's performance may be submitted to the Ute District Commissioner, in writing, on paper or via e-mail, and will be taken into consideration when selecting each year's award recipient(s) (please be sure to include contact information for the person submitting the comments). Commissioner performance is reviewed by thd District Commissioner throughout the year and is a factor in the District Commissioner's decision on the recipients of this award. This award reflects a significant level of success in delivering Commissioner Service to the units in Ute District.

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Ute District Lifetime Achievement Award

The Ute District Lifetime Achievement Award is presented, when warranted, at the discretion of the Ute District Awards Committee. As the name suggests, the award is designed to recognize a lifetime of significant, positive impact on the Scouting Program and the youth in Scouting.

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Ute District Award of Merit

The Ute District Award of Merit is a Council-level award presented by Ute District and, as such, is the highest award a Scouter may receive in Ute District. The District Award of Merit is available to registered adult Scouters who have rendered service of an outstanding nature at the District level. The award is made annually on the basis of one award for each twenty-five units or fraction thereof, registered on December 31st.

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Requirements:
1. A nominee must be a currently registered Adult Scouter in Ute District.
2. A nominee must have rendered exceptional service to units, youth, and Scouting. (The nature and value of "exceptional service to units, youth, and Scouting" may consist of a single plan or decision that, carried out, contributed significantly to the betterment of the Scouting experience for the youth, OR it may be an assessment of significant contributions sustained over a long period of time.) You'll know it when you see it.... otherwise.... when in doubt.... NOMINATE!!!!
3. It is desirable that a nominee should have contributed some service to youth outside of Scouting as well.
4. Consideration should be given to the nominee's position and corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectation of the duties of their Scouting position. (In other words, the Scoutmaster is expected to be at the Troop meetings, so attendance at all Troop meetings alone would not indicate "exceptional" service, however, providing the Scouts with a high quality Scouting Program; helping a significant number of the Scouts to advance and succeed in Scouting; developing a robust outdoor program of activities would indicate "exceptional" service to youth. The goal of Scouting is to help the Scouts develop Character, Citizenship, and Fitness and the success of the Scouts themselves is ALWAYS an Adult Scouter's measure of success. To be considered for these awards, a Scouter does not have to have developed and launched his own nationwide youth organization.... but rather... DONE THEIR VERY BEST to promote the Aims and Methods of Scouting in helping their Scouts succeed.)
5. A consistent requirement for every rank in the Boy Scouting Program is "SHOW SCOUT SPIRIT". Scouts are expected to live up to the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan and Adult Leaders should set the example in Scouting Spirit as well. Therefore, the Nominee's Scouting Spirit (attitude toward and cooperation with fellow Scouters, the Chartered Organization, District and Council) will also be taken into account.

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The Ute Talon Award

The Ute District Talon Award is presented to is presented annually to deserving youth aged 14 –17 (Venturing and Sea Scouting youth ages are 14 – 20) registered and current in youth positions in either Boy Scouting, Venturing, or Sea Scouting. Nominated youth should be active in their Troop, Crew, or Ship and have rendered noteworthy volunteer service at the District, Council, Region, National or International level. An adult leader with first hand knowledge of the Scout’s performance should nominate the youth for this award.

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