Hearty Congratulations to Sara Holtz, one of Scouting America’s 2024 National Outdoor Ethics Distinguished Service Award recipients. The award recognizes Scouters who are exemplary leaders in Outdoor Ethics within their councils and on a national level.
Sara is the current chair of the Outdoor Ethics Committee and is the main reason why the National Capital Area Council is seen as a leader in Outdoor Ethics training, program development, and delivery. Her lead in developing a training program for Troop Outdoor Ethics Guides is one example within the council. She has spearheaded the development of the NCAC Cub Scout Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award and its requirements and led the contest to design a patch for the award. This award is unique to our council.
She is a Level 2/Master Educator for Leave No Trace. Her leadership has helped build a robust group of Outdoor Ethics Trainers, both adult, and Scouts, who deliver programs throughout the NCAC and even to other councils and the Philmont Ranger cadre.
Sara is a Distinguished Conservation Service Award Adviser and has worked to develop a growing program within the council. She is a source of expertise for other councils who are starting/reinvigorating programs in their councils. The last offering of online training for DCSA hosted participants (scouts, parents, and potential advisors) from the NCAC and eight other councils. She is also a member of the NCAC Conservation Committee.
We are fortunate to have Sara as a leader in the National Capital Area Council.
