Waterman Award
The ‘Waterman Award’ is named after a former District Commissioner
John Waterman
It is presented in recognition of ‘exceptional service to Dorchester and West Dorset District’.
Johns' Award
This award is named after three former members of the District:-
Chair and Secretary John Scutt
District Commissioner & District Treasurer John Dickson
Executive and Appointments Committee member John Rennie
All who sadly “went home” in 2011, but were avid supporters of young people, Scouting and the communities in which they lived.
The award is presented for Community Service.
The Chairman’s Belt
‘The Belt’ was presented by the first Chairman of DWD
Captain Roy Harding
The criteria for the belt changes annually and is decided upon by the sitting Chair for the coming year.