Diocese of Evansville Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting

Adult Recognition

St. George Adult Recognition (NCCS/BSA)

The St. George Adult Recognition is the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) recognition for Adult (Boy) Scouters, and it is awarded at the diocesan level. Scouters are nominated by their peers, and a committee is formed to assess the merits of those nominated. The number of St. George Recognitions a diocese committee can award each year is limited to a formula based on the number of Catholic units in the diocese. Recipients of the St. George Recognition are eligible to also receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

Diocesan Adult Recognition

The Bronze Pelican Recognition is the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (DCCS) recognition for adult Scouters (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venture leaders). Scouters are nominated by their unit peers, and a committee is formed to assess the merits of those nominated. Recipients of the Bronze Pelican Recognition are NOT eligible to also receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

Click the image of the Bronze Pelican Recognition to download application.

Adult Recognition Process

Applications are available at the Eykamp Scouting Center or from the DCCS, and they must be submitted to the committee in January of each calendar year. Completed applications should be mailed to:

The Catholic Diocese of Evansville

c/o Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

P.O. Box 4169

Evansville, In 47724-0169

Attention: Scout Chaplain/DCCS Chairman

The Adult Recognition Ceremony occurs at the Annual Boy Scout Retreat in March.