Young American Award: (December 1, 2006)

http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/youth/info/Young_American_Award.pdf

First presented in 1968, the award is given to young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 who have achieved excellence in the fields of art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science and have been involved in service to their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life. Nominations can be made by Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, individuals, or other community youth-serving organizations that share the same program objectives. Qualifications: Have reached the age of 15, but will not be 26 years of age by June 1, have achieved exceptional excellence in one or more of the fields of art, athletics, business, community service, education, government, humanities, literature, music, religion, or science, have been involved in service in their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life, has maintained an above-average scholastic grade point average (Provide a copy of current school transcript with application.), must provide with the application at least three letters of recommendation from your troop, crew, school, employer, civic, or community leaders. Submission Deadline; Completion of the application with letters of recommendation and current school transcript must be date received in the Roesch Scout Service Center no later than December
1. Submit to Council Advancement Advisor, Crossroads of America Council, BSA, PO Box 1966, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

Applications are available at www.crossroadsbsa.org/advancement/