Although adult scouters cannot earn a religious emblem, they can be recognized for their service and dedication to Catholic Scouting. Adults can be recognized through a variety of diocesan, Boy Scout and Girl Scout medals.
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Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: The Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit is a diocesan award which recognizes adult service within the diocese, local scouting, or the substantial promotion of religious emblems within their local area. It should be used when an adult has not quite fulfilled the requirements for Bronze Pelican, but nonetheless deserves recognition as a spiritual youth leader among their peers. This award is named in honor of the late Jan Malkiewicz who dedicated his life’s work and service in support of all Catholic youth through Scouting programs, the Knights of Columbus, and in scholarship throughout the Diocese of Raleigh.
Bronze Pelican: The Bronze Pelican is a diocesan award which recognizes the outstanding service the nominee has given to the spiritual development of Catholic youth through the Scouting apostolate in the Diocese of Raleigh.
St. George: The St. George Award is a national honor which recognizes the outstanding service the nominee has given to the spiritual development of Catholic youth through the Scouting apostolate in general. Please note that in the Diocese of Raleigh a person must receive the Bronze Pelican before they are honored with the St. George Award.
The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award is for adults who have made contributions of a notable nature to the spiritual development of youth. They may have made this contribution through any church sponsored program serving youth, including Girl Scouts. It is available to both lay and religious leaders.
The Saint Anne Medal is a national award for adults who have made outstanding contributions in any program that serves youth. In the Diocese of Raleigh, a recipient of this medal must have previously received the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award.
Known Past Adult Award Recipients
2025
Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: Ben Klavan, Michelle Rose
St. George: Ed Walsh, Dawn Leone
2024
Bronze Pelican: James Davisson
2022
Bronze Pelican: David Lakey, Dan Pare
2019
Bronze Pelican: Mike Nemecek
2017
Bronze Pelican: Meredith Orr
2016
Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: Deanna Walker
Bronze Pelican: Matt Price
2015
Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: Brian Swagler
Bronze Pelican: Dawn Leone Jim and Janel Barnes
2013
St. George: John Leighton, Deb Wiggins
2012
Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: Michael Kalos
Bronze Pelican: Brian Barrett, Tia de Maria , John Leighton,
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award: Kelly Anderson
2010
Bronze Pelican: Jon Allen
St. George: Jim Cichetti
2011
Bronze Pelican: Carl Bortner, Robert Tice
2009
St. George: Frank Jackson
2008
Jan Malkiewicz Distinguished Award of Merit: Kate Theobald , John Porter
Bronze Pelican: Steven McDavid, Barbara Lang, Tricia Clemens, Scott Strednak,
2007
Bronze Pelican: Deb Wiggins, Ralph Henrichs, Thomas Frank Castillo
2006
Bronze Pelican: Jim Cichetti, Shelia Evans, Peter Wertz
St. George: Ted Allen
2005
Bronze Pelican: William Applegarth
2004
Bronze Pelican: Ed Walsh
2003
Bronze Pelican: Ted Allen
1993
Bronze Pelican: Larry Greer
Unknown Years:
Bronze Pelican: Brian Barrett, Edith Duncombe, Bob Kain, Angela Frasca, Carl Bortner, Joe Fitzpatrick, Steven McDavid, Ron Howe, Rick Wagner, Boyd Alig, Jim MacDonald
St. George: Bob Kain, Larry Greer
Received in the Archdiocese of Newark:
Bronze Pelican and St. George: Fr. Scott McCue