The Michael Lange Scout of the Year Award was established by the Lange family of Urbandale, IA to memorialize their son and recognize his love for scouting. Michael Lange was a Boy Scout in Troop 96 who was overcome with an asthma attack and died while on an outing. The award was established to honor the Boy Scout who best exemplifies the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

One eligible Boy Scout from within the Troop will be elected annually as the recipient of “The Michael Lange Scout of the Year”. Only Boy Scouts who have been in the troop since January of the awarding year are eligible. Nominees must meet the following requirements to be eligible and voting is by secret ballot:

-Attend troop campout at the established minimum participation level of:

- 5th & 6th Grade: 75%

- 7th & 8th Grade: 60%

- High School: 50%

-Attend a long-term summer camp;

-Advance one rank or earn at least five merit badges during the awarding year;

-Show Scout spirit;

-Cannot have previously earned the “Michael Lange Scout of the Year Award”.

Voting will take place in late November with the award presented at the December Court of Honor.

 AWARD WINNERS

2010 Michael Lange Scout of the Year- Nico M.
2011 Michael Lange Scout of the Year- Lewis C.
2012 Michael Lange Scout of the Year- Matthew M.

2013 Michael Lange Scout of the Year- Joshua M.

2014 Michael Lange Scout of the Year- Colin P.