03/23/2026
Alex got den leader of the year, Gina, Dave and Luke all got Talon Awards and Effy got recognized for being the #2 popcorn seller in the district. Go Pack 324!
This past weekend, we gathered for our annual Black Hawk District Dinner, celebrating the incredible volunteers who make Scouting possible in our district and beyond. It was a night filled with fellowship, gratitude, and well-deserved recognition.
A huge congratulations to this year’s award winners:
🏅 Newcomer of the Year: Ben Kozial, Pack 448
🍿 Popcorn Kernel of the Year: Anne Voils, Millard Cub Scout Pack 331
🙌 Committee Member of the Year: Doug Heller, Troop 492B/G
🐻 Den Leader of the Year: Alex Bottorff, Cub Scout Pack 324
🐺 Pack Committee Chair of the Year: Matt Chrisman, Grace Abbott Cub Scouts Pack 283
🦉Cubmaster of the Year: Ben Luettel, Pack 366
⚜️ Troop Committee Chair of the Year: Duane Horseman, Gretna BSA Troop 363
🦅Scoutmaster of the Year: Brock Oldre, Boy Scout Troop 402
🏅 District Newcomer of the Year: Jamie Hanway
🎖️ District Award of Merit: Ernie Hemmer, BH Popcorn Kernel
Thank you to all our volunteers for your dedication and hard work. Scouting thrives because of you! Here’s to another great year ahead!