[…] How To Get the Award Completed nomination form is submitted to local council for Scout executive approval then submitted electronically to the National Court of Honor via Awards@scouting.org; awards are presented each year at a noteworthy national service territory meeting or national event or meeting, but only after approval of the award by the […]

What impacts commissioner recruiting and retention? Whether you are looking for new ideas on organizing your commissioner teams, finding the commissioner knots and awards, identifying and inviting new commissioners, or planning commissioner events; you are in the right place. Seeking and Inviting (Recruiting) Resources Seeking and inviting volunteers to be commissioners is key to […]

[…] to conducting such activities. Safe Scouting Guide Digital Tools Scoutbook Once you are a registered Den Leader, Scoutbook is your online resource to assist you with tracking and reporting awards for the youth in your den.  In addition, it provides the ability to set up calendars and reminders to parents for events and activities. Scoutbook is […]

Venturing Leadership Award (VLA) The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the Scouting America National Council to Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law. LEARN MORE Unit Leader Award of Merit The Unit Leader Award of Merit is […]

[…] BSA Trainer Course Manual Master Educators and BSA Master Educator Courses Link to BSA Master Educator Course Schedule Link to BSA Supplement to the Master Educator Handbook Awards Awareness Card BSA Leave No Trace 101 Competency Testing with Trainer Cub Scout Leave No Trace Awareness Award Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Leave No Trace Awareness Award […]

[…] may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the council, which selects recipients for the following year. Each council may process their own annual allotment of Silver Beaver awards and shall send a list of Silver Beaver awards and shall send a list of Silver Beaver recipients presented each calendar year to the National Court […]

[…] the criteria. How To Get the Award A local council selection committee screens, prioritizes, and selects worthy nominees. Each council processes their own ¡Scouting…Vale La Pena! Service Awards. Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement ¡Scouting … Vale la Pena! Service Award desk trophy; lapel pin (optional; not available for organization recipients); knot (optional; not […]

Overview To encourage youth members to work on the religious emblem pertaining to the denomination of their choice. Who Can Earn This Award? Youth members earn awards; recognitions are available for adult members for some denominations. How To Get the Award Download information from https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-879_WB.pdf Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement Silver knot on purple […]

[…] How To Get the Award A local council selection committee screens, prioritizes, and selects worthy nominees. Each council processes their own Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Awards. Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award desk trophy, pendant suspended from ribbon worn around neck on formal occasions, lapel […]

[…] Parents need to be informed of these programs and told where to get the information for their particular faith. Interested in making a presentation on the religious awards? Find sample scripts at www.praypub.org. Do boys and girls participate in the same program? It depends on the religion. Some religions have created programs that are […]

[…] you to create your own experiences while bringing Scouting values to life through high adventure outdoor activities and challenging real-world projects. Learn More Our History Advancement and Awards Learn how Venturers progress through the program The Venturing Program runs under the A-L-P-S model. We use this model to help Venturers grow in adventure, leadership, […]

[…] Program Guide (page 14): Appoint a Council Messengers of Peace Representative or designate your International Representative. Encourage and support – Units to apply for the MoP Unit Awards and submit individual award applications.  Collect and report MoP service data through Scoutbook and sdgs.scout.org. Recognize outstanding projects at Council events or Courts of Honor. How […]

Cub Scouts can earn other awards in addition to their badge of rank. Check out the awards your child can earn.

[…] in both programs (Scouts BSA and Venturing) and have the best of both worlds. For those who achieved the rank of at least First Class in a troop, they can continue working on their path to Eagle Scout through your crew and can also participate in Venturing awards and activities too. LEARN MORE Click here

[…] Excellence (CSVE) Award is presented by the Scouting America National Council to councils that complete the requirements during the previous calendar year. It is designed to measure a council’s Venturing program through analyzing various aspects of their growth in categories such as membership, trainings, events, and awards. Councils that earn the CSVE Award will […]

[…] Digital Tools Scoutbook Once you are a registered as a Cubmaster Scoutbook is your online resource to assist you with managing the Pack.  Calendars, tracking and reporting awards, and communication with parents.   Scoutbook is free for everyone registered in Scouting.  Once you are registered, you or another leader can set up who is in […]

[…] becoming aware of your surroundings, of building the skills that will allow you to leave no trace on the land, then the Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action Awards are for you. Scouts BSA member and Scouter Venturer and Scouter Note: The Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action Awards for Cub Scouts and leaders were retired […]

[…] are brand new to Scouting America and will be coming soon to the online scout shop. How is the Interreligious Dialogue badge different from the Duty to God programs? The Interreligious Dialogue badge is different from the Duty to God activities in that is primarily focuses on exploring the religions, faiths, and beliefs of […]

Love the outdoors? There is nothing virtual about these awards—you earn them by demonstrating knowledge and experience in the outdoors!

The Venturing specialty awards, while not a part of the core Venturing recognition program, allow Venturers to discover specific areas more in-depth.

[…] to STEM, camping, and conservation. Q: Who was involved in making these updates? A: The National Cub Scouting Committee is made up of volunteers from across the country, most of the members of the committee are currently active or are within two years of having been active in a local Cub Scout pack.  Updates […]

[…] Digital Tools Scoutbook Once you are a registered as a Pack Committee Chair Scoutbook is your online resource to assist you with managing the Pack.  Calendars, tracking and reporting awards, and communication with parents.   Scoutbook is free for everyone registered in Scouting.  Once you are registered, you or another leader can set up who is in […]

[…] recognition is presented to worthy adults for their outstanding service to youth through both their religious institution and one of the national youth agencies. Recipients of these awards are unaware that they are being nominated. They are nominated to receive an award by submitting the required application, letters of recommendation, and resume. Please check […]

[…] information.  These materials contain a variety of activities designed to teach the skills necessary to complete Scout advancement and to earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness and Action Awards. As you review the manual you will realize how easy these lessons are to prepare. You can focus many months of weekly activities on teaching and […]

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[…] their grade. Completion of adventures is how the aims of character, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness are developed. Learn More Other Recognition Cub Scouts can earn other awards in addition to their badge of rank. Check out the awards your child can earn. Learn More Adult Recognition There are various awards for those who […]

[…] a project that considers everything they have learned about leadership. Its accomplishment is the pinnacle of the Scouting experience and one of the most widely recognized youth awards. In 2023, 29,269 young men and women earned the Eagle Scout Award. Since the award was first presented to Arthur R. Eldred from Troop 1 in […]

[…] Scouters with other units in their districts and council. They may learn best practices to strengthen their roles as Chaplains and Chaplain Aides, inspire more Duty to God activities and foster understanding of the many faiths represented in Scouting America. The Course Code for this training is D86. Online Learning Click here to go […]

There are various awards for those who serve as Cub Scout leaders. Some have specific requirements, while others are awarded to recognize a leader’s exceptional service.

[…] of success: the attitude, skills, training, and behaviors needed to perform effectively. It helps retain volunteers. It helps identify and recruit volunteers to serve as commissioners. Visit Awards Central for information on all awards available to those in Scouting and Commissioner Awards and Recognition for awards available to commissioners.   QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, & SUGGESTIONS […]