The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, Service Territories, and the Scouting America National Council to Sea Scouts and adult volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the Sea Scout program. The 2026 National Award recipients are:
The 2026 Territorial Award recipients are:
- Hunter Carter, Old North State Council, Ship 4—Territory Support Lead for 14-16
- Jonathan McDaniel, Great Smoky Mountains Council, Ship 98—Council Boatswain
- Trevor Rubino, Occoneechee Council, Ship 1040, National Boatswain’s Mate—Communications
- Jack Walsh, Longhouse Council, Ship 23, National Boatswain’s Mate—Eastern Support
- Matthew Herman, Golden Gate Area Council, Skipper, Ship 1, Compass Rose
- Shawn Thorsson, Golden Gate Area Council, Committee Chair, Ship 1, Compass Rose
Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all our Sea Scout Leadership Award recipients, and our thanks to the selection committee for all their hard work in reviewing and making these selections.
