Rex Tillerson Recipient of the Western Visionary Award
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has named Rex Tillerson as the recipient of the Western Visionary Award. He will be honored at the 65th annual Western Heritage Awards on April 11, 2026, at the museum in Oklahoma City. The Western Visionary Award is a rare distinction recognizing individuals whose leadership and influence have made a national impact on preserving Western heritage and ideals.
From Eagle Scout to Emory Eagle – Leah Wang is Flying High
Leah Wang’s journey is defined by leadership, service, and impact. Before joining the Emory University women’s soccer team, she was among the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts. Now a junior at Emory majoring in history and business, Leah continues to lead on and off the field.
Cherly Haney Honored With Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
Great educators shape lives in ways that last far beyond the classroom. At the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, Ms. Cheryl Haney is a powerful example of that lasting impact. This year, she was honored with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award from Scouting America’s TAC Horizon District.
Scouting America Partners with America250 to Mark Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Scouting America is joining forces with America250, the official initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, to inspire a new generation of civic leaders through service, leadership and community engagement. The partnership connects Scouts and their families to the nation’s history while encouraging meaningful action in their communities.
Scouts Serve Because That’s What Scouts Do
In Gillette, Wyoming, nearly a dozen scouts from Troop 6064 stepped up to support a local resident after a heartbreaking loss. In January, Mary Robinson’s Pomeranian, Giggy, was killed after getting her head stuck through a damaged section of fence while confronting a loose dog in the neighborhood.
Frank O’Hare Recognized with Lamb Award
Scouting leader Pierre “Frank” O’Hare was recognized with the Lamb Award during Scout Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Presented by Faith Lutheran Church and Muskingum Valley Council of Scouting America, the Lamb Award recognizes distinguished service to church and youth.
Scout Irelynn Pachulski Recognized as Scholar Athlete
Senior Irelynn Pachulski of Michigan’s Saranac High School was recently recognized as a Scholar Athlete, and her impact reaches far beyond the stat sheet. A true multi sport competitor, she participates in volleyball, basketball, softball, track, and even football sideline cheer, while also performing in the school band.
Scout Restores Burial Sites
An Eagle Scout service project is helping lead the way in restoring and honoring long-overlooked burial sites at Rosemary Cemetery in Naples, Florida. The initiative, known as “Project Reverence,” was launched after a local Scout, Jonathan Rodriguez, worked with county leaders to raise awareness of segregated and previously unmarked sections of the historic cemetery.
What connects a baseball signed by Babe Ruth, a pair of spies, and a Scouting alum?
A baseball signed by Babe Ruth for Harvard Hodgkins, a Scout whose actions helped lead to the capture of two Nazi spies in 1944, is now up for auction through Heritage Auctions. The sale coincides with what would have been Ruth’s 131st birthday. The story behind the ball, reported in 2020, is remarkable.
Eagle Scout Suits Up for Team USA’s Bobsled Team
Jackson Bullock of Scouts BSA Troop 159 completed his Eagle Scout project at the Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, Texas, where he received therapy as a child. Wanting to create a project with lasting impact, Jackson led an effort to build and install an outdoor sensory course along with new bookshelves for the waiting room. He also secured donated books and a reusable stencil kit for a sensory path that can be expanded over time.