Welcome to Awards Central, Scouting America’s repository for information about official awards and recognitions. This is where the most up-to-date information about BSA-related awards may be found, including award applications and nomination forms.
Those interested in proposing a new award should complete an Award Proposal Application, which includes details about the proposal and approval process.
Click here for an online version of the Guide to Awards and Insignia, No. 614937. This resource is available for purchase from ScoutShop.org or through your local Scout Shop.
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- Boardsailing BSA Award (For Youth and Adult)
- BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award (For Adult)
- BSA Lifeguard Award (For Youth and Adult)
- BSA Stand up Paddle Boarding Award (For Youth)
- BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award (For Youth)
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- Commissioner Awards and Recognitions (For Adult)
- Community Organization Award (For Adult)
- Conservation Good Turn Award (For Youth)
- Complete Angler (For Youth)
- Council Duty to God Award (For Adult)
- Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards (For Adult)
- Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award (For Youth)
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- Den Chief Service Award (For Youth)
- Den Leader Training Awards (For Adult)
- Distinguished Conservation Service Award (For Youth)
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (For Adult)
- District Award of Merit (For Adult)
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- Firem’n Chit Award (For Youth)
- Founders Bar Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Frank L. Weil Memorial Quality Jewish Committee Award (For Adult)
- Frank L. Weil Memorial Unit Recognition Award (For Unit)
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- George Meany Award (For Adult)
- Good Turn Society Award (For Adult)
- Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (For Youth)
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- International Scouter’s Award (For Adult)
- International Spirit Award (For Youth)
- Interpreter Strip Award (For Youth and Adult)
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- National Duty to God Award (For Youth and Adult)
- National Honor Patrol Award (For Youth)
- National Major Gift Award (For Adult)
- National Outdoor Award (For Youth)
- NESA Life Membership Award (For Adult)
- NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (For Adult)
- North Star Award (For Adult)
- Nova Awards Program (For Youth)
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- Order of the Arrow—Distinguished Service Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Order of the Arrow—Founder’s Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Order of the Arrow—Red Arrow Award (For Adult)
- Order of the Arrow—Vigil Honor (For Youth and Adult)
- Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action Award (For Youth)
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- Paul Bunyan Award (For Youth)
- Philmont Training Center Masters Track Award (For Adult)
- Professional Circle Award (For Adult)
- Professional Fellowship Honor (For Adult)
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- iScouting…Vale la Pena! Service Award (For Adult)
- Scholarships (For Youth)
- Scouter’s Key Award (For Adult)
- Scouter’s Training Award (For Adult)
- Scuba BSA Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Sea Scout Leadership Award (For Youth)
- Service Stars Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Silver Antelope Award (For Adult)
- Silver Beaver Award (For Adult)
- Silver Buffalo Award (For Adult)
- Skipper’s Key Award (For Adult)
- Snorkeling BSA Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Special Needs Scouting Service Award (For Adult)
- Spirit of the Eagle Award (For Youth)
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- Totin’ Chip Award (For Youth)
- Torch of Gold Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Trained Strip (For Youth and Adult)
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- Venturing Leadership Award (For Youth and Adult)
- Venturing Shooting Sports Outstanding Achievement Award (For Youth)
- Veteran Award (For Adult)
- Veteran Unit Award (For Youth and Adult)