Nominations to begin in Le Mars for BSA 100th anniversary National Hall of Leadership

The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council announced today that nominations will open February 8, 2009 in Le Mars and across the country for the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership.

The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is an opportunity for anyone to recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, registered Scout leader, or Scouting volunteer who made a significant difference in the life of another by the extraordinary service they have given … and the Scouting virtues they have modeled.

"This is a one-time opportunity to honor, recognize, and thank Scouts, leaders and any living person who has served as a Scouting volunteer from across the country for the extraordinary difference they have made in the lives of others through their leadership," said John McCollister, Council Centennial Chair and board member. "We can't think of a better way to help celebrate Scouting's 100th Anniversary than by giving the citizens of the communities we serve the opportunity to remember and honor these individuals in the Mid-America Council who have made such a significant contribution to the lives of others and improved the quality of life for all."

Inductions to the 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership will be based on stories submitted online to local BSA councils across the U.S. and reviewed by a national panel of judges. Those stories must explain how nominees made an extraordinary difference in the lives of others through their leadership.