Nominate an Eagle Scout of the Year for 2023

Nominations for the 2023 American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year award are now being accepted. Download the nomination application.

An applicant’s nomination packet must be received by their respective American Legion department headquarters no later than March 1, 2023. Departments must then select and certify their department’s top nominee to American Legion National Headquarters no later than April 1, 2023. Award information is available at legion.org/scouting.

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year winner will be announced during Spring Meetings in May. The recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. Applicants that have questions or need additional information about their application, or the application process, should contact their respective American Legion department (state) headquarters. Department contact information is online here.