A year of Celebration - A Century of Making a Difference is a series of awards developed to explore these values as we celebrate a century of living by the Scout Law. The awards recognize Scouts and leaders who demonstrate dedication to leadership, character, achievement, community service, and the outdoors. The awards will be available to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and their leaders. Read more

Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Boys may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Download the form | Read More

Cub Scouts may earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award only once, either as a Wolf, Bear or Webelos. Read More

Individual Cub Scouts, their Dens and the Pack can all earn awards for participating in summertime activities. Cubs will gain a sense of accomplishment when receiving this award, and will look forward to activities next summer! Download the form. Read More

Instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Leave No Trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations. The Leave No Trace Awareness Award is awarded to Scouts and leaders. Download the form | Read more

The BSA Physical Fitness Award is a national program of emphasis designed to heighten fitness awareness and to help change the lifestyles of American youth and adults regarding exercise and a healthy diet to improve the quality of their lives. Download the application form | Read more

It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.
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Cub Scouting happens in the den. The National Den Award creates an incentive for a year-round, fun, quality program in the den. The National Den Award may be earned only once in any 12-month period (charter year or calendar year, as determined by the pack committee). Download the form

• Cub Scout Den Leader Award
• Cub Scouter Award
• Cubmaster Award
• Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
• Webelos Den Leader Award
• Scouter's Training Award
• Pack Trainer Award

To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed religious emblems programs. Duty to God Packet 

Visit the Mid-America Council Awards section to learn more about council and district level awards such as the Silver Beaver Award, Award of Merit, the National Court of Honor Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards and many more.