Spirit of the Eagle Award Application
The unit committee of _________________, of Council ___________________________ No. ________
(pack, troop, team, crew, ship)
City __________________________ State ____________ Zip code ___________ Region ___________
presents for consideration in behalf of:
Name _______________________________________________________________________________
for the Spirit of the Eagle Award of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Boy Scouts of America has created the Spirit of the Eagle Award as an honorary, posthumous
recognition of a registered youth member who has lost his or her life in an accident or through illness.
• This award is bestowed by the National Court of Honor as part of the celebration of life of this
young person. It recognizes the joy, happiness, and life-fulfilling experiences the Scouting
program made in this person’s life.
• The intention is also to help heal and comfort the youth member’s family and other loved ones
over their loss.
• Because the Scouting program was so appreciated, loved, and enjoyed by the youth, this award
will serve as a reflection of the family’s and friends’ wishes as a final salute and tribute to their
departed loved one.
Unit approval:
_________________________________________
_______________________________________
Unit committee chairman’s signature
Please print or type name.
Date __________________
Local council approval:
________________________________________
_______________________________________
Scout executive’s signature
Please print or type name
Date __________________
The unit committee of the deceased youth should submit the application to the local council.