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The St. George Emblem

The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese, may award the St. George Emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting.

Annually, each (arch)diocese is permitted to present one emblem plus one additional emblem for every 20 Catholic units or fractions thereof within the (arch)diocese as of December 31 preceding the nomination, according to the records of the national office. An emphasis should be placed on the importance of being selective. No posthumous or honorary recognitions are to be made. There should be no feeling that the full quota must be used every year.

The recipients of the emblem are to be sought after by an active committee of the (arch)diocese. This committee is to be newly appointed annually by the (arch)diocesan Scout chaplain and/or chairperson.

Recommendations should carefully detail how the nominee provides outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the program of Scouting America. Scouting America presents its own awards for general Scouting achievements by districts, local councils, regions, and the national office.

Guide for Nomination and Selection

The following are guidelines for nomination and/or selection of the St. George Emblem recipients. These suggestions are offered as a guide only: They are indicative of some of the things that the nominator and/or selection committee should be looking for. This list is not inclusive as there are many other areas that could be considered.

NOTE: Work accomplishment and sustained dedication rather than a specific number of years in Scouting should be the criteria for receiving this emblem.

  1. Promote the religious emblem programs for Catholic youth and/or serve as a counselor/moderator/coordinator. Encourage non-Catholic youth to participate in the religious emblem program of their faith.
  2. Notable service in promoting Catholic activities and service projects for the church and willingness to serve on like committees.
  3. Active participation in and promotion of Scout retreats and days of recollection.
  4. Notable service ion organizing and maintaining Scout units under Catholic auspices, including multiple units where needed.
  5. Notable service in bringing the Catholic program to those youth in Scouting units not under Catholic auspices.
  6. One who fully utilizes his training in Scouting and leadership formation for Scouters (Scouters Development) to provide an outstanding Catholic Scouting program to youth.
  7. Responsible for providing an opportunity for Catholic worship service at camporees and summer camps. These worship services must be consistent with the documents of the NCCB. This person should also provide for the spiritual needs of the non-Catholics within the groups.
  8. Encourage the true spirit of ecumenism and Catholic leadership within various Scouting units under Catholic auspices.
  9. Through the Catholic press and other communication media, create a better understanding of the aims and ideals of Scouting as youth ministry.
  10. Educating clergy and laity at the diocese and parish level that ownership in the Scout programs, Catholic chartered units, and leadership rest with them and not Scouting America and thus a viable youth ministry.
  11. Give leadership in promoting Scouting for all youth regardless of race or creed and instrumental in organizing Scouting units for minority and disadvantaged youths.

Nomination Form

Download a nomination form for the St. Emblem Award

 

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.