Mountaineer Area Council is pleased to accept nominations for the
2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
submissions are due by August 31, 2024
Presentation of the award will occur at the council's annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner - Thursday, November 7, 2024
The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) is a prestigious recognition granted by Mountaineer Area Council's NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community. The presentation of this award will occur at the Mountaineer Area Council's annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on November 7. Often, these men and women have devoted a lifetime of service to their community and Scouting America at a great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Each recipient should receive recognition worthy of a lifetime’s accomplishments.
Submission Guidelines
Nominations for consideration must be submitted to Mountaineer Area Council by August 31, 2024. Any supplemental information or attachments beyond this online form can be sent to info@macbsa.org by the deadline.
Evaluation Criteria
Candidates for the NOESA have inspired others through their positive actions reflected by recognized accomplishments and devotion to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs. Previous recipients include authors, explorers, television personalities, military flag officers, scientists, medical doctors, government officials, prominent businessmen, entrepreneurs. Examples of possible recipients include:
- Local heroes and celebrities at the peak of their notoriety whose achievements outside of Scouting have touched and inspired others
- Philanthropists, public servants, educators, or business owners who have made a positive, long-term impact as cornerstones of the community
- Individuals who have attained prominence at the state or regional level in their profession or avocation—an avocation being any activity including, but not limited to, athletics, hobbies, collecting, outdoor adventure, and record-setting activities
Final awardees are determined by the council National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) committee, Scout executive, and council president.
Nominations
- The nominee must be an Eagle Scout in good standing with Scouting America and must either be registered with or have their primary residence within the boundaries of the nominating council.
- There is no specific timeline required to qualify for this award after earning the Eagle Rank. Therefore, in extremely rare cases, it is possible that a truly outstanding youth, such as an Olympic athlete, may be eligible for selection.
- Nominations must be sent to the National Eagle Scout Association by the council’s designee. Individuals may not submit nominations.
- Mountaineer Area Council's NESA committee may present up to two NOESA honors per year.
- Nominees should not be informed of nomination.
Previous recipients in Mountaineer Area Council include:
- 2023 - Mac Warner, Bob Britten
- 2022 - Ken Shanes, Forest Weyen
- 2020 - Ben Hardesty
- 2018 - Hank Burton, Ben Vincent
- 2017 - Bill Brewer, John Sausen
