The Chairman’s Award is given in recognition of noteworthy service to Scouting by direct unit leaders, unit committee members, and other key registered adults in units belonging to the Aptakisic District of the Northeast Illinois Council, BSA. The award recognizes continuing service from active adult volunteers of a Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, or Venturing Crew. Excluded are Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, and Committee Chairs. The purpose of this award is to recognize noteworthy service from volunteers who continue to put forth great effort regarding unit programming, activities, fundraising, recruitment, and unit events.

The award is meant to encourage ongoing initiative, interest, responsibility and cooperation from experienced adult leaders in promoting and carrying out good Scouting programs. The nominee must be registered in the District with at least one year of active service. The award is given only for service to the unit and the Scouts. Upon approval by the District Chairman and the District Director, the subsequent awarding will be held at the annual Aptakisic District Dinner. Award nominations must be submitted by December 1.