First Class of Recipients of the Hillcourt Bronze Medal Announced

The Foundation is very pleased to announce the first class of recipients of the Hillcourt Bronze Medal for outstanding contributions to Scouting history at the local or regional level, effective as of December 16, 2025:

Lawrence W. Banks, Jr. - Mecklenburg County Council

Christopher D. Brightwell - Greater Alabama Council

Henry C. “Tripp” Clark, III - Indian Waters Council

Michael G. Comfort - Cradle of Liberty Council

Carl Grady Eades, III - Middle Tennessee Council

Albertus Hoogeveen - Orange County Council

Brian Kanuik - Northeastern Pennsylvania Council

Luis R. Machuca - Puerto Rico Council

Peter N. Mastopoulos, Ed.D. - Coastal Georgia Council

Jan L. Medlam - Quivira Council

John L. Ropiequet - Northeast Illinois Council

John Smilek - Tecumseh Council

Gregory D. Sweatmon - Greater Alabama Council

Congratulations to these dedicated Scout historians.

The Hillcourt Bronze Medal is awarded through a process outlined on this website.  Hillcourt Bronze Medal nominations are acted upon three times a year, and nominations are welcome at any time.