The Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts, available to any registered Scouter on the district level. Nominees must have provided noteworthy service to youth. Nominations are due one month prior to your district's dinner.
Award of Merit Nomination Form 

The Veteran Award is an adult recognition. However, tenure earned as a youth may be included in the total number of years registered. After 5 years of registered service in the Boy Scouts of America, an adult may, upon application, receive the designation of “Veteran,” provided the person agrees to live up to the Scouting obligations: to keep local Scouting authorities in the community in which residing informed as to availability for service; and further, to be active in the promotion of the cause of Scouting as circumstances and conditions permit.
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National awards for lifesaving and meritorious action are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals.
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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

This newly revised award program is our opportunity to salute those who truly deliver exceptional programs to youth members at all levels of our organization. Read More

Does your unit have a story that has received local media attention? We want you to share it with us. The Unit Marketing Award of Excellence is for packs, troops, teams, crews, posts and ships. The award is designed to encourage units to share the news of what they are doing in their communities with local media. Learn more | Download award application

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. Download the application form |   Read More

The International Activity Patch is awarded to registered Youth and Adult Leaders involved in heightening awareness and cultural exchange with Scouts from other countries. Download the form

All Youth and adult members are eligible to earn the Interpreter Strip and may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired.  Read More

The Hometown U.S.A. Award is a joint program between Keep America Beautiful Inc. (KAB) and the Boy Scouts of America. It is designed to give recognition to the outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities in regard to citizenship and environmental improvement. Download the application form

First presented in 1968, the council-level award is given to college students age 19 through 25 to highlight publicly the importance of their excellent achievements and service to their community, state and nation. Local Council Deadline is December 1. Read more

The fundamental purpose of the Hornaday Awards program is to encourage learning by the participants and to increase public awareness about natural resource conservation. Understanding and practicing sound stewardship of natural resources and environmental protection strengthens Scouting's emphasis on respecting the outdoors. The goal of this awards program is to encourage and recognize truly outstanding efforts undertaken by Scouting units, Scouts and Venturers, adult Scouters, and other individuals, corporations, and institutions that have contributed significantly to natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Read more

In recognition of their contributions to America's future, the AFL-CIO Executive Council established the George Meany Award. It recognizes union members—men and women—who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA. The award is named for the AFL-CIO's first president, who gave strong support to Scouting over the years.
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The untimely death of a promising, exemplary young person represents a tragic, sorrowful occurrence for any family and community. For that reason the Boy Scouts of America created the Spirit of the Eagle Award. This award is an honorary, posthumous recognition for a registered BSA youth member who has lost his or her life in an accident or through illness. Download the nomination form | Read More

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the New-Unit Task Force announces the new Founder's Bar recognition. This recognition will emphasize the importance and pride of forming a new Scout unit.
Founder's Bar Recognition 

Boy Scouts of America is an official partner with the Congressional Awards programs, meaning that anyone registered with BSA, ages 14-20, can use Scouting activities for their Congressional Award recognition. In fact, many youth are already accomplishing the minimums required for the Congressional Award. The only thing needed is preparing goals in advance and keeping track of the time you spend! For more information, log on to www.congressionalaward.org.

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

Here is an example of a Scouter’s resume to use to keep track of your accomplishments in Scouting. This form is just a recommendation, and not a requirement. When people are nominating you for awards in Scouting, like the Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award, this form can help the nominator accurately relay your accomplishment.
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