The purpose is to recognize the important role of Commissioners’ and the critical value they add to the Scouting organization and its programs.

Service Recognition

• New Commissioner – Once registered, new commissioners will receive a Mid-America Council nametag.
• After Completing Basic Training And Assigned To A Unit(S) – Commissioners will be presented with a Mid-America Council Commissioner neckerchief.
• Senior Commissioners – Commissioners with a minimum of three years of service will be presented with a Mid-America Council Commissioner belt buckle.
• Distinguished Commissioners and Distinguished Assistant Commissioners – Commissioners with a minimum of five years and who successfully complete the requirements, will be presented with the Distinguished Commissioner Award. (Mid-America Council will provide knot and bolo tie…plaque not included).

Performance Recognition

• Performance Recognition – Commissioners that have a minimum of 60% of their assigned units earn quality unit status will be presented with a Mid-America Council Commissioner bolo tie.
• Distinguished Performance Recognition – By invitation of the District Commissioner, the commissioners that have successfully served their units will be invited to attend a special recognition function.

Download National's Summer 2011 The Commissioner Newsletter for the Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service. Page 1 is the new Award, and page 2 is the Progress Record.

The Commissioner is a newsletter for council commissioners, council Scout executives, and in some councils, an additional professional assigned as staff advisor to the councils' commissioner staff. Read more.