The Lifetime Achievement Award honors those who have given great service to Scouting over many decades. It was created by the Foothills district Awards and Recognition committee, and was re-named in honor of longtime Scouter Jim Vaughn after he passed away in 2005. Jim truly understood the value of recognizing faithful service.
Due to the nature of the award, it is not necessarily given every year. Recipients are selected by the Awards and Recognition committee, who are always happy to hear your suggestions for people who deserve this award due to their lifetime commitment and service to Scouting.
Note: awards presented the following year at the annual banquet.
| Year | Recipients | |
| 2017 | Mary Ellen Yeomans | |
| 2016 | Stewart Gordon | |
| 2014 | Jack Sanders | |
| 2013 | Tommy Treat | |
| 2012 | William “Bill” Deakins | |
| 2011 | Tom Ogletree | |
| 2010 | Duane Ruggles | |
| 2009 | Donna Vinson | |
| 2007 | John L. Sullivan | |
| 2006 | Al Friel | |
| 2005 | Jack Boutin | |
| 2004 | Bill Hart | |
| 2003 | Ted Vinson | |
| 2001 | Dan Worley | |
| ?? | Ginny Accocella |