Scouting Awards

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Awards specific to Monmouth Council.

2008 Silver Beaver Nomination

Awards Presentation from March 2008 Roundtables

MCBSA International Activity Award

Awards from National Council, BSA.

Centenial Unit Award information
Cub Scouting Awards:
- National Summertime Pack Award
Veteran Application
Venturing Awards:

Individual Recognition Awards

There are currently 31 different forms of recognition worn as embroided square knots. Many designate service and tenure at a unit level while a few designate service at a district, council, or national level. Others are awarded for specific service to Scouting and the community.

Advancement Recognition worn as Square Knots

The Arrow of Light award is earned by Webelos Scouts; however, the embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Scout becomes an adult leader.

The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn. The embroidered square knot is presented at the time the Scout receives his award, but can NOT be worn until he becomes an adult leader.

The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in the Sea Scouting program; however, the embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Sea Scout becomes an adult leader.

The Explorer Gold or sometimes called the Explorer Achievement knot is usually awarded to Explorer Scouts for service, leadership, and tenure. It must be earned before the Explorer turns 21 years old.

The Silver Award, Venturing BSA, is earned by Venturers who have earned the Venturing Gold Award, at least one Bronze Award and completed other requirements. The embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Venturer becomes an adult leader.
Additional information about the Silver Award

The Religious Emblem (adult) knot is earned by adults who fulfill the requirements set forth by their own religious denomination. It is presented by the member's church and not the BSA.
Information concerning religious awards can be found at:
http://www.scouting.org/media/insigniaguide/05G.aspx

The Religious Emblem (youth) knot is earned by Scouts who fulfill the requirements set forth by their own religious denomination. It is presented by the member's church and not the BSA. This award (square knot) can be worn on the Scout's uniform and continue to be worn as an adult leader.
Information concerning religious awards can be found at:
http://www.scouting.org/media/insigniaguide/05G.aspx

Leadership Training Recognition

The leadership training recognition plan is intended to honor demonstrated performance and tenure of trained leaders in all areas of the Scouting program directly involving units.

Tenure used to earn one award cannot generally be used to earn another award.Some exceptions apply. Ask your unit leader, Commissioner, or Training Committee representative for a clarification.

	The Cub Scouter Award is earned by leaders who participate in the Cub Scouting program in non-specific capacities. Progress card for the Cub Scouter Award
	The Cubmaster Award recognizes work performed by Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters. Progress card for the Cubmaster Award
	The Den Leader Coach Award recognizes those leaders who provide leadership to other den leaders within a pack.
	The WEBELOS Den Leader Award was established for WEBELOS leaders and assistants. Progress card for the WEBELOS Den Leader Award
	The Den Leader Award is designated for Cub Scout leaders and assistant leaders of Wolf and Bear dens. Progress card for the Den Leader Award
	The Tiger Den Leader Award recognizes leaders who have provided leadership with the Tiger Cub program. Progress card for the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award
	The Pack Trainer Award was established September 1, 2006 and recognizes leaders who serve in the Pack Trainer position. Note: tenure and performance requirements for this award may not be met retroactively. You may begin earning this award on or after September 1, 2006. Download description.
	The Scouter's Training Award is designed for service in any or all of five different program areas of Scouting; Boy Scout Leader, Varsity Scout Leader, Roundtable Staff, Sea Explorer Leader, and Explorer Leader. Progress cards for the Venturing Leader, Roundtable Staff, Varsity Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader Training Award
	The Sea Badge recognition is awarded to individuals who complete the Sea Badge Course, the advanced training for Sea Exploring leaders, similar to Wood Badge.
	The Professional Training Award is presented to professional Scouters.

Additional Leadership Recognition

The leadership training recognition plan is intended to honor demonstrated performance and tenure of trained leaders in all areas of the Scouting program directly involving units. Leaders who apply those lessons learned are eligible to be nominated for additional types of recognition.

The local council/district is the final authority in interpreting and approving all awards. Interpretation of the requirements for the various awards is the responsibility of the council/district committee or others as the award may require.

The District Award of Merit is presented annually for outstanding service at the District level. Only one award is authorized for every 25 units within a district.
Nomination form for the District Award of Merit

Twin Lights District Award of Merit Nomination Form

The Silver Beaver is presented annually for noteworthy service and leadership in the community at the District or Council level. Only one award is presented for every 60 units in a Council. Most recipients of this award have already received the District Award of Merit.
Nomination form for the Silver Beaver Award

The Silver Antelope is presented for service to youth at the regional level.

The Silver Buffalo is presented each year to the Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America along with others, both Scouters and non-Scouters for service to youth on a national basis or over a significant period of national service to a youth agency.

The Silver World Award may be presented for exceptional character and distinguished service to youth on an international basis. US citizens may be considered only if they are NOT registered members of the BSA.

The National President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit recognizes Scoutmasters who has served as a Scoutmaster for at least 18 months, achieved the Quality Unit Award, completed Scoutmastership Fundamentals, has a successful advancement and retention program, along with several other requirements.
Nomination form for the Scoutmaster Award of Merit

Training Keys are awarded to leaders who excel in one or more specific leadership roles. Those roles are Scoutmaster, Commissioner, District Committee, Venturing Advisor, and Varsity Scout Coach. This award was previously available to Exploring Team Leaders.
Progress card for Scoutmaster, District Committee, Venturing Advisor, Exploring Service Team, Varsity Scout Coach, Roundtable Commissioner, District Commissioner/Ass't District Commissioner, Unit Commissioner Training Keys

The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is earned by Commissioners who have actively served for not less than five years, have earned the Commissioner's Key and completed additional requirements.
Additional information about the Distinguished Commissioner Award

The Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award is presented to Arrowmen that have given for a significant period of time service to the Order of Arrow or to Scouting at any level beyond the local Lodge (which is part of the local Council) level. Most Arrowmen receiving this award were youth members serving as leaders at the Sectional, Regional or National level. Most adult Arrowmen receiving this award have served as Arrowmen for an extended period of time, normally more than ten years. The award consists of a silver arrowhead with an arrow through it, suspended from a white ribbon with small red arrows centered on the ribbon throughout, a certificate and knot.

Miscellaneous Recognition worn as Square Knots

	The Heroism Medal is awarded for saving a life with little or no personal risk to the Scout.
	The Honor Medal is the highest special award in Scouting. It is awarded for saving a life at some personal risk, or to those who have died while attempting to save a life. It may be presented with crossed gold palms for great personal risk.
	The Medal of Merit is awarded for an act of meritorious service above and beyond. The action need not involve in saving a life, but must employ Scout skills in the execution.
	The William T. Hornaday Award recognizes a contribution to conservation. The award has six different levels. The knot may be worn by those earning the Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals only. Additional information concerning the William T. Hornaday Award
	The George Meany Award is presented to Scouters and union organizations for support given to the Scouting program. Information can be obtained through any AFL-CIO office.
	The purpose of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award is to recognize outstanding services by an adult individual and/or organization by demonstrated involvement in Mr. Young's dream of justice and equality for all" in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for low-income, urban and rural youth by the Boy Scouts of America. Only the awards presented to individuals wear the square knot. Nomination for the Whitney Young Service Award
	The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition which honors the first Chief Scout Executive of the BSA and is awarded for contributions of $1,000.00 or more to the local council's endowment fund. The James E. West Fellowship Application
	The William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award is presented to recognize volunteers who organize one or more traditional Scouting units. The award may be worn on the adult uniform. The award is a square knot placed over the three colors representing the three phases of our program—Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. A volunteer can earn the knot by organizing one traditional unit, and a program device can be earned for up to three additional units organized. The award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, 2005. William D. Boyce nomination packet.
	The Spurgeon Award was presented to individuals who supported the Exploring program.

	The Arrow of Light award is earned by Webelos Scouts; however, the embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Scout becomes an adult leader.
	The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn. The embroidered square knot is presented at the time the Scout receives his award, but can NOT be worn until he becomes an adult leader.
	The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in the Sea Scouting program; however, the embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Sea Scout becomes an adult leader.
	The Explorer Gold or sometimes called the Explorer Achievement knot is usually awarded to Explorer Scouts for service, leadership, and tenure. It must be earned before the Explorer turns 21 years old.
	The Silver Award, Venturing BSA, is earned by Venturers who have earned the Venturing Gold Award, at least one Bronze Award and completed other requirements. The embroidered square knot can NOT be worn until the Venturer becomes an adult leader. Additional information about the Silver Award
	The Religious Emblem (adult) knot is earned by adults who fulfill the requirements set forth by their own religious denomination. It is presented by the member's church and not the BSA. Information concerning religious awards can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/media/insigniaguide/05G.aspx
	The Religious Emblem (youth) knot is earned by Scouts who fulfill the requirements set forth by their own religious denomination. It is presented by the member's church and not the BSA. This award (square knot) can be worn on the Scout's uniform and continue to be worn as an adult leader. Information concerning religious awards can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/media/insigniaguide/05G.aspx

	The District Award of Merit is presented annually for outstanding service at the District level. Only one award is authorized for every 25 units within a district. Nomination form for the District Award of Merit Twin Lights District Award of Merit Nomination Form
	The Silver Beaver is presented annually for noteworthy service and leadership in the community at the District or Council level. Only one award is presented for every 60 units in a Council. Most recipients of this award have already received the District Award of Merit. Nomination form for the Silver Beaver Award
	The Silver Antelope is presented for service to youth at the regional level.
	The Silver Buffalo is presented each year to the Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of America along with others, both Scouters and non-Scouters for service to youth on a national basis or over a significant period of national service to a youth agency.
	The Silver World Award may be presented for exceptional character and distinguished service to youth on an international basis. US citizens may be considered only if they are NOT registered members of the BSA.
	The National President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit recognizes Scoutmasters who has served as a Scoutmaster for at least 18 months, achieved the Quality Unit Award, completed Scoutmastership Fundamentals, has a successful advancement and retention program, along with several other requirements. Nomination form for the Scoutmaster Award of Merit
	Training Keys are awarded to leaders who excel in one or more specific leadership roles. Those roles are Scoutmaster, Commissioner, District Committee, Venturing Advisor, and Varsity Scout Coach. This award was previously available to Exploring Team Leaders. Progress card for Scoutmaster, District Committee, Venturing Advisor, Exploring Service Team, Varsity Scout Coach, Roundtable Commissioner, District Commissioner/Ass't District Commissioner, Unit Commissioner Training Keys
	The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is earned by Commissioners who have actively served for not less than five years, have earned the Commissioner's Key and completed additional requirements. Additional information about the Distinguished Commissioner Award
	The Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award is presented to Arrowmen that have given for a significant period of time service to the Order of Arrow or to Scouting at any level beyond the local Lodge (which is part of the local Council) level. Most Arrowmen receiving this award were youth members serving as leaders at the Sectional, Regional or National level. Most adult Arrowmen receiving this award have served as Arrowmen for an extended period of time, normally more than ten years. The award consists of a silver arrowhead with an arrow through it, suspended from a white ribbon with small red arrows centered on the ribbon throughout, a certificate and knot.