It is with great pleasure that the Virginia Headwaters Council is announcing the selection of Kyle Enfield as a recipient for the Silver Beaver Award in 2025.

In his nomination he was given credit as being instrumental to ensuring a safe and an enriching experience for everyone involved in a time when human contact between our Scouts was sorely needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.  His protocols also allowed the Council to safely host a Wood Badge course in 2021.  He has served as a Committee Chair and Charter Organization Representative.  He has been a Cubmaster and a Webelos Den Leader, and several other positions.  He has been on several committees at UVA Health and has led several summer internship type courses for high school to college age youth interested in medicine. He serves in the Vestry of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Scouting program. Upon nomination by their local Scout council, and with the approval of the National Court of Honor, only registered adult leaders are eligible recipients of this award.  Those leaders must have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.

The Virginia Headwaters Council is only allowed to present two Silver Beaver awards this year.  The number is based on the number of Scouting units within the Council. It will be awarded at our council’s recognition dinner taking place on March 1st, 2025.