Boy Scouts Recognize Recipients of the Coveted “Silver Beaver Award”

The Boy Scouts of America, acting through the National Court of Honor, annually presents the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth in the local community. This award is the highest honor a Boy Scout Council can bestow on a volunteer. The award will be presented at the Central Florida Council Annual Recognition Banquet, Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:00PM. The banquet will be held at the Rosen Center Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819

Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The award is presented to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. Most importantly, it is presented to those who do not actively seek it. Eighteen very qualified nominations were received and considered by the awards committee.

Based upon prescribed criteria, related to the number of youth served, the Central Florida Council is entitled to present this award to fourteen recipients. The 2018-2019 Dr. Tom Yuschok Class of Silver Beaver recipients are:

• Ms. Kathy Mills – Challenger District (North Brevard County)
• Ms. Gail Wescott – Challenger District (North Brevard County)
• Ms. Lynda Wong – Metro Orlando Scoutreach District (Orange County)
• Mr. Troy Porter – Riverside District (South Brevard County County)
• Mr. Thomas Rogers – Riverside District (South Brevard County)
• Mr. David Hedengren – Timuqua District (Flagler & Volusia Counties)
• Mr. William Rice – Timuqua District (Flagler & Volusia Counties)
• Mr. Aaron Caverly – Lake District (Lake County)
• Mr. Craig Veley – Osceola District (Osceola County)
• Mr. Michael Neff – Eagle Empire District (West Orange County)
• Mr. Steven Brindle – Seminole District (Seminole County)
• Mr. Terry Wheeler– Colonial District (East Orange County)
• Mr. Fred Hawkins – Community Leader and Scouting Advocate (Osceola County)
• Mr. Summit Shah – Community Leader and Scouting Advocate (Brevard County)

The 2018-2019 Class of Silver Beaver Honoree is Dr. Tom Yuschok, Central Florida Council Past President and longtime Scouter.