Story contributed by Dan Ray and Cody Nelson
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills Area Council celebrated its final official awards ceremony this week, honoring a distinguished group of Eagle Scouts, Explorers, and adult leaders from across the region. The event marked a historic milestone for scouting in Rapid City and the surrounding area as the council prepares for a formal consolidation.
The Black Hills Area Council has merged with the Sioux Council, which previously served the eastern portion of South Dakota. While representatives from the Sioux Council attended the ceremony to welcome the new members, officials noted that the consolidated organization will determine a new name in the near future.
- 2025 Silver Beaver: Tad Brewer
- 2025 District Award of Merit: Cody Nelson
- 2025 Eagle Scouts: Benjamin Johnson(Troop 7), Colton Schlect(Troop 7), Mitchell Moser(Troop 7), Aidan Jacob(Troop 44), Kai Unrein(Troop 44), Chase von Savoye(Troop 72), Mason Hough(Troop 72), Ethan Holland(Troop 31).
- 2025 Summit Scouts: Jacob Brewer(Crew 17), Logan Brewer(Crew 17), Anthony Schweigert(Crew 17)
- Unit Leader of Merit Award: Jim Miles, Pack 17
- Special Needs in Scouting Service Award: Sarah Nelson, Pack 28
- Unit Leader of Merit Award: Tad Brewer, Troop 17
- Scouter’s Training Award: Lucas Humbracht, Pack 16
- Unit Leader of Merit Award: Lucas Humbracht: Pack 16
- Scouter’s Training Award: Amber Schweigert, Crew 17
- Unit Leader of Merit Award: Amber Schweigert, Crew 17
- Den Leader Training Award: Marian Standiford, Pack 28
- Unit Leader of Merit Award: Sweet P Keirleber, Troop 88
