the silver antelope award is used to recognize registered adult scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within one of the geographical regions of the boy scouts of america. the recognition is presented by the national court of honor on behalf of the four regions of the boy scouts of america – central, western, southern, and northeast. completed nomination forms are submitted to local councils for scout executive approval, then submitted electronically to the national court of honor; awards are presented each year at the regional awards luncheon held in conjunction with the bsa national council annual meeting. recipients receive a certificate, an embroidered square knot emblem for the field uniform, and the silver antelope medal. the medal is a silver antelope suspended from an orange and white ribbon for formal occasions and civilian wear. recipients also receive a lapel pin for non-uniform wear.