About The Emblem:
The Bronze Pelican Award is a local recognition approved by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
It may be presented to:
The purpose of this program is to recognize the recipients outstanding contribution to the development of Catholic youth in the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
Recipients of the award must be exemplary adults and those recipients who are Catholic must have the approval of their respective pastors before the award is given. NOTE: Work accomplishment and dedication is the major criteria for receiving this award although a minimum of three years of service to youth and Scouting, with two years in our diocese, is required.
Each Unit, Council and Parish is requested to submit the name of a possible candidate for the reception of this award. A candidate may be submitted by the Scout Committee in his parish, group of individuals who are active in youth affairs in the parish or by the pastor, or registered scouter.
The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese will be permitted awards annually with emphasis on the importance of being selective, and that there be no feelings that any quota must be used every year. No honorary recognitions will be made.
The recipients of the award are to be sought after and selected by an active committee. This committee will be newly appointed annually by the diocesan chairman and chaplain at least 90 days before the date of the award presentation.
Recommendations should carefully detail how the nominee meets the guidelines for selection. The Bronze Pelican recommendations are evaluated on the basis of the guidelines described below.
GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION COMMITTEE:
(Following are some examples, a combination of which might make a possible candidate for this recognition.)
To nominate someone, complete the Bronze Pelican application and submit it to:
Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Evangelization and Discipleship
7501 NW Expressway - P.O. Box 32180
Oklahoma City , OK 73123
Phone: (405) 721-9220
APPROVALS: This nomination is to be kept CONFIDENTIAL.
General Information
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese or eparchy, may award the St. George emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting.
The recipients of the emblem are to be sought after and selected by an active committee of the (arch)diocese/eparchy. This committee is to be newly-appointed each year by the diocesan Scout chaplain or chairperson.
Nomination forms should give a detailed description of how the nominee provides outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting in the Catholic Church. It is improper to nominate oneself or ones spouse.
General Scouting achievements do not qualify a person to receive the St. George emblem. The Boy Scouts of America has district, council, regional and national awards for such recognition.
Eligibility
Purpose
Guidelines for nomination and selection
Requirements
Number of awards available
Presentation
Current Nomination Forms
Print, complete and send the following application to:
Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Evangelization and Discipleship
7501 NW Expressway - P.O. Box 32180
Oklahoma City , OK 73123
Phone: (405) 721-9220
The kind of person sought as a recipient of a national adult recognition should be one of excellent character and exemplary in every way. Recipients should be adults currently active with organizations served (ideally, registered members)
Awards may be given to clergy, religious, non-catholic lay men or women. Catholic recipients should be exemplary Catholics, with the support of their parish community and their respective pastors. Non-Catholic recipients should also be supported by their congregation and clergy.
THE NOMINEE:
Nominations and recommendations may be made by anyone; People who were nominated in a previous year but were not selected may be re-nominated if still eligible.
To nominate someone, complete the Saint Elizabeth Anne Seaton Medal Award application and submit it to:
Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Evangelization and Discipleship
7501 NW Expressway - P.O. Box 32180
Oklahoma City , OK 73123
Phone: (405) 721-9220
Saint Elizabeth Anne Seaton Medal Award - Application
APPROVALS: This nomination is to be kept CONFIDENTIAL.
The Saint Anne Medal is for adults working with Catholic members of national organizations serving youth. The medal was inaugurated at the Sixth National Conference on Catholic Youth Work in Philadelphia in November 1957. It was redesigned in 1980. The Saint Anne Medal is offered to those dioceses, which choose to use it, subject to the approval of the local ordinary. It is the highest national award in this field.
The purpose of the medal is to honor the outstanding service to adults contributing to the spiritual development of Catholic members of Girl Scouts and Camp Fire organizations, and to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry through such organizations.
Nominations and recommendations may be made by anyone; People who were nominated in a previous year but were not selected may be re-nominated if still eligible. To nominate someone, complete the Saint Anne Medal application and submit it to:
Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Evangelization and Discipleship
7501 NW Expressway - P.O. Box 32180
Oklahoma City , OK 73123
Phone: (405) 721-9220
Saint Anne Medal Award - Application Form
Candidate Qualifications
The kind of person sought as a recipient of a national adult recognition should be one of excellent character and exemplary in every way.
Recipients should be adults currently active with the organizations served (ideally, registered members.)
Awards may be given to clergy, religious, non-Catholics, lay men or women.
APPROVALS: This nomination is to be kept CONFIDENTIAL.