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William T. Hornaday Silver Medal Scouting’s Rarest Award (2018)

The William T. Hornaday Silver medal is scouting’s highest honor in conservation, and the rarest award in scouting, Less than 160 have be awarded in the past 100 years. It is awarded by the Boys Scouts of America (now Scouts BSA), but judged by a National panel of conservation experts that convenes each year. While Eagle projects are judged locally and have objective criteria, Hornaday medal level projects are judged selectively on their environmental impact and significance. Only 25% of Hornaday applications are approved. While over 50,000 Eagle Scout awards are earned each year, last year only 3 Silver Medal were awarded. To be considered for the Silver Medal a minimum of four conservation projects much be submitted. Each project includes an “action” component, often seen with an Eagle project. Hornaday projects differ in that they tend to be larger in scale and longer term. In addition to the service project , each initiative must also include scientific research, education, and promotion to the community. My projects included the participation of over 1000 student volunteers, contributing over 3000 hours. I have partnered with 10 different conservation organizations. This is my fourth year working on these intiatives.

Pictured: Conservation Advisor, Jonathan Marchal: Youth Education Manager, NC Arboretum

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The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, merit-based award to be applied to any US-based undergraduate institution.

One of 15 Scholars selected from over 3700 nominees. "Awarded annually to exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their high-achieving peers in their desire to make an impact on their communities and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end."

The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Mission is to recognize and invest in the further development of "individuals who seek to use their gifts and talents to make a positive impact in their communities and in society at large."

Congressional Award Gold Medal (2019)

The Congressional Award, the highest Congressional award for youth, is open to all Americans from ages 14 to 23. For this award, I completed over 400 hours of voluntary service, over 200 hours of personal development, and over 200 hours working on a physical fitness goal, and planned a required expedition trip.

I was also honored to attend the “STEM Stars Award” reception with members of Congress in the Kennedy Caucus Room. I received the STEM Stars Award due to my work on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) providing education opportunities for disadvantaged students 

Pictured from left to right: Paxton Baker, Chairman of The Congressional Award Foundation’s Board of Directors; U.S. Senator Richard Burr (NC); 2019 Gold Medalist William David; U.S. Representative David Price (NC-04); U.S. Representative Ted Budd (NC-13); and Lance Mangum, Board Member of The Congressional Award Foundation.

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Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award (2019)

Action for Nature has honored student conservation leaders from 28 different countries.

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Captain Planet Foundation Earth Day Award (2019)

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Global Youth Forum Scholarship and Model UN Delegate (2019)

Three Congressional Gold Medal winners were selected for the scholarship. I was also awarded the “Outstanding Performance Award” at the forum.

Roosevelt Ashe Outstanding Youth in Conservation Award (2015)

Chosen from among high school and college students in a 7 state region.

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Regional Winner (2015)

Selected from over 37,000 nominees for outstanding community service during the previous twelve months.

Prudential Spirit of the Community Award - Certificate of Excellence (2018)

Awarded to the top 10% of nominees.

President’s Environmental Youth Award Commendation (2018)

National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2020)

More than 1.5 million high school students take the PSAT each year. Of those, 50,000 (3.3%) are Commended Scholars, and 16,000 (1.1%) are chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Finalists are then selected based upon the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, and honors and awards received.

Eagle Scout Rank (2015)

132 Merit Badges (2013- 2018)

All 20 Available Eagle Palms (2013-2020)

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (2019-2021)

Awarded 5 Silver Keys in Photography and Digital Art as well as 5 Commendations.