Awards & Recognitions

We honor the accomplishments of youth and adults in Scouting with these awards and recognitions. Certain awards need specific requirements completed and must be requested by the individual seeking recognition. Other awards are proposed, approved and presented without the prior knowledge or request of the recipient.

These pages provide additional information about the Awards and Recognition programs available for Scouts and Scouters. Advancement awards are covered on the "Advancement" pages of this web site.

Categories of Awards & Recognitions

* Centennial Quality Awards

* Lifesaving and Meritorious Action

Honor Medal with Crossed Palms

National Certificate of Merit

Local Council Certificate of Merit

* Distinguished Service Awards

District Award of Merit

Silver Beaver Award

Silver Antelope Award

Silver Buffalo Award

Distinguished Service Award, OA

George Meany Award

Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

William T. Hornaday Award

¡Scouting...Vale la Pena! Spirit of Scouting

Asian-American Spirit of Scouting

* Scholarships and Honors Programs

National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Scholarships

AFL-#CIO Wood Badge Scholarship Program

The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year

William M. Minto Memorial Scholarship

National Jewish Committee on Scouting, BSA

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

PADI Scholarship Program (Scuba Diving)

* Other Award Programs

Keep America Beautiful Inc.

To Be Physically Fit

Leave No Trace: Frontcountry Guidelines

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

Spirit of the Eagle Award

Quest Fitness and Sports Award

Emergency Preparedness

U.S. Army Youth Certificate of Recognition

International Recognitions

Young American Award

Woods Services Award

Torch of Gold Certificate

* Support of Scouting Awards

James E. West Fellowship Award

The 1910 Society Endowment Awards

The Founders Circle Endowment Awards

* Religious Emblems Program

* Leadership and Training Awards

Trained Leader Emblem

Cubmaster Award

Cub Scouter Award

Tiger Cub Den Leader Award

Cub Scout Den Leader Award

Webelos Den Leader Award

Boy Scout Leader Training Award

Varsity Scout Leader Training Award

Venturing Leader Training Award

Roundtable Staff Training Award

Sea Scout Leader Training Award

Scoutmaster's Key

Varsity Scout Coach's Key

Commissioner's Key

Venturing Advisor's Key

District Committee Key

District & Assistant District Commissioner

Roundtable / Huddle Commissioner

Unit Commissioner

President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit

Distinguished Commissioner Award

Venturing Leadership Award

William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer

Community Organization Award

* Special Opportunities

Fifty-Miler Award

Historic Trails Award

Interpreter Strip

Paul Bunyan Woodsman

Boardsailing BSA

World Conservation Award

Den Chief Service Award

National Summertime Pack Award

National Honor Patrol Award

The BSA Ready & Prepared Award

Wherever possible official publications of the B.S.A. were used for source material in the "Awards & Recognitions" pages. A notable, non-B.S.A. publication used for source material was, A Guide to Current B.S.A. Knots published in 2004 and written by Greg Ogletree. Greg is a veteran Scouter and former professional Scouter who resides in Lompoc, CA. With his permission, sections of the information in these pages comes from Greg's work. Thank you Greg for allowing the use of your material to make these pages much more informative.


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