Waterman Award

The ‘Waterman Award’ is named after a former District Commissioner

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:-

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

The criteria for the belt changes annually and is decided upon by the sitting Chair for the coming year.