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		<title>2026 District Awards Banquet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Come help us celebrate the men and women who are dedicated to making scouting in the Hightower Trail District the best that it can be. Mingle with fellow scouters and enjoy the wonderful banquet at the Dunwoody Nature Center.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/2026/02/06/2026-district-awards-banquet/">2026 District Awards Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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<p>‍Each year we come together to celebrate all that was accomplished in the prior year in the District. We recognize those in Hightower Trail that have been selected as a Trailblazer for their unit and those that have &#8220;gone the extra mile&#8221; in the District, providing service to a level beyond the standard. </p>
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<p>Come help us celebrate these men and women who are dedicated to making scouting in the Hightower Trail District the best that it can be. Mingle with fellow scouters and enjoy the wonderful banquet at the Dunwoody Nature Center.</p>
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									<h5>   Who: Members at Large, Unit Key 3, Unit Leaders and<br />                District Volunteers</h5>
<h5>  What: District Awards Banquet</h5>
<h5>    Cost: $25</h5>
<h5> When: Sunday, March 1st 2026, 6:30 &#8211; 8:00 PM</h5>
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									<h1>‍District Award of Merit</h1>
<p>‍This is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by counciles. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level or in the district as a whole.</p>								</div>
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									<h1>Hightower Trailblazer Award</h1>
<p>‍This award is designed to recognize a Scouter, a parent, or a charter organization partner that has performed exceptional service for your Unit or in the Hightower Trail District. This individual exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life and in their work as a leader in their profession. In Scouting, and the greater Hightower Trail community. Final selection is made by the District Key 3.</p>								</div>
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		<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/2026/02/06/2026-district-awards-banquet/">2026 District Awards Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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		<title>2026 Hightower Trail District Banquet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Todd Martin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/event/2026-hightower-trail-district-banquet/">2026 Hightower Trail District Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We will recognize our Hightower Trailblazers, our District Award of Merit Recipients, and see what Hightower Trail District is working on for the upcoming year!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1932 size-full" src="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dunwoody-Nature-Center.png" alt="" width="1440" height="900" /></p>
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<h3>Who: Members at Large, Unit Key 3, District Volunteers, Unit Leaders<br />
What: District Awards Banquet<br />
Cost: $25<br />
When: Sunday, March 1st, 2026 @ 6:30 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm<br />
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center</h3>
<h6><a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/index.php?page=acymailing_front&amp;ctrl=fronturl&amp;task=click&amp;urlid=11&amp;userid=111&amp;mailid=39&amp;noheader=1">(5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338)</a></h6>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.scoutingatl.org/admin2/events/3666/35841/Hightower-Trail-District-Banquet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to RSVP</a></h1>
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<p class="acym__wysid__tinymce--text--placeholder" style="word-break: break-word; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: inherit; font-style: normal; color: #000000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 32px; color: #ff0000;">Make sure to turn in Nominations</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 32px; font-family: Helvetica; text-align: center;">by 2/8/2026!</span></p>
<p><strong>District Award of Merit Nominations: </strong>This is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level or in the district as a whole.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">District Award of Merit &#8211; <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025_HT_District_Award_of_Merit.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nomination Form</a></h1>
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<p><strong>Hightower Trail “Trailblazer” Award Nominations: </strong>This Award is designed to recognize a Scouter, a parent, or a charter organization partner that has performed exceptional service for your Unit or in the Hightower Trail District. This individual exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life and in their work as a leader in their profession, in Scouting, and the greater Hightower Trail community. Final selection is made by the District Key 3.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Trailblazer Award &#8211; <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-HT-District-Trailblazer-Nomination-Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nomination Form</a></h1>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/event/2026-hightower-trail-district-banquet/">2026 Hightower Trail District Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Todd Martin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/event/2025-hightower-trail-district-banquet/">2025 Hightower Trail District Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We will recognize our Hightower Trailblazers, our District Award of Merit Recipients, and see what Hightower Trail District is working on for the upcoming year!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1932 size-full" src="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dunwoody-Nature-Center.png" alt="" width="1440" height="900" /></p>
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<h3>Who: Members at Large, Unit Key 3 &amp; District Volunteers<br />
What: District Awards Banquet<br />
Cost: $28<br />
When: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 @ 6:30 pm<br />
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center</h3>
<h6><a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/index.php?page=acymailing_front&amp;ctrl=fronturl&amp;task=click&amp;urlid=11&amp;userid=111&amp;mailid=39&amp;noheader=1">(5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338)</a></h6>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.scoutingatl.org/admin2/events/3666/33187/Hightower-Trail-District-Banquet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to RSVP</a></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p class="acym__wysid__tinymce--text--placeholder" style="word-break: break-word; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: inherit; font-style: normal; color: #000000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 32px; color: #ff0000;">Make sure to turn in Nominations</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 32px; font-family: Helvetica; text-align: center;">by 2/15/2025!</span></p>
<p><strong>District Award of Merit Nominations: </strong>This is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level or in the district as a whole.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">District Award of Merit &#8211; <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024_HT_District_Award_of_Merit.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nomination Form</a></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Hightower Trail “Trailblazer” Award Nominations: </strong>This Award is designed to recognize a Scouter, a parent, or a charter organization partner that has performed exceptional service for your Unit or in the Hightower Trail District. This individual exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life and in their work as a leader in their profession, in Scouting, and the greater Hightower Trail community. Final selection is made by the District Key 3.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Trailblazer Award &#8211; <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024_HT_District_Trailblazer_Nomination_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nomination Form</a></h1>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/event/2025-hightower-trail-district-banquet/">2025 Hightower Trail District Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Todd Martin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/event/2024-hightower-trail-district-banquet/">2024 Hightower Trail District Banquet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com">Hightower Trail District</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s time to celebrate our year and look back together on all the work our units did last year! Join us for the much-awaited Hightower Trail District Awards Banquet! We will recognize our Hightower Trailblazers, our District Award of Merit Recipients, and see what Hightower Trail District is working on for the upcoming year!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1932 size-full" src="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dunwoody-Nature-Center.png" alt="" width="1440" height="900" /></p>
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<h3>Who: Members at Large, Unit Key 3 &amp; District Volunteers<br />
What: District Awards Banquet<br />
Cost: $35<br />
When: Sunday, March 10th, 2024 @ 6:30 pm<br />
Where: Dunwoody Nature Center</h3>
<h6><a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/index.php?page=acymailing_front&amp;ctrl=fronturl&amp;task=click&amp;urlid=11&amp;userid=111&amp;mailid=39&amp;noheader=1">(5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338)</a></h6>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.atlantabsa.org/admin2/events/3666/30438/Hightower-Trail-District-Banquet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSVP</a></h1>
<p><strong>District Award of Merit Nominations: </strong>This is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level or in the district as a whole.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023_HT_District_Award_of_Merit.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">District Award of Merit &#8211; Nomination Form</a></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"> (Nominations Closed)</span></p>
<p><strong>Hightower Trail “Trailblazer” Award Nominations: </strong>This Award is designed to recognize a Scouter, a parent, or a charter organization partner that has performed exceptional service for your Unit or in the Hightower Trail District. This individual exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life and in their work as a leader in their profession, in Scouting, and the greater Hightower Trail community. Final selection is made by the District Key 3.</p>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hightowertrailbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023_HT_District_Trailblazer_Nomination_Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trailblazer Award &#8211; Nomination Form</a></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">(Nominations Closed)</span></p>
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