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Arrow of Light Award -
This knot is given in recognition of attaining Cub Scouting's highest rank, the Arrow of Light.
If you earned the Arrow of light when you were a Cub Scout, you are entitled to wear this knot.
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Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award -
The purpose of the Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award is to recognize outstanding
services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development
and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Asian American youth.
(Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award-medallion)
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William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award -
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.
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Community Organization Award -
This square knot is worn by those whom have received an award from en external community organization,
specifically recognized by the BSA's Relationships Division, while serving as an adult member of the
BSA. This award is NOT a BSA award; it represents an award presented by some other community service,
fraternal, corporate or governmental organization to one of its members for making significant
contributions toward the education, service and/or devotion to youth through scouting. In recognition
of being a recipient of one of these awards, BSA then allows you to sew this knot on your uniform.
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Cubmaster Award -
Denotes either two year served as the Cubmaster, or one year as Asst. Cubmaster and one year as
Cubmaster in a quality Pack. There are several requirements, including being fully trained for the
position, earning the Summertime Achievement Award, earning Quality Unit, etc.
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Cub Scout Den Leader Award -
Denotes one year served as either a Wolf or Bear Cub Scout Leader in a quality Cub Scout den. There
are several requirements, including being fully trained for the position, having most of your boys
complete their rank requirements, etc.
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Cub Scouter Award -
Denotes two year served in any position as a registered Cub Scout Leader in a quality Pack. There
are several requirements, including serving in supporting roles for the Pack, etc.
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Distinguished Commissioner Service Award -
The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is presented to unit, Assistant District, District,
Assistant Council, and Council Commissioners whom have served activity as a registered commissioner
for at least five years, have completed the Commissioner training courses, received the Arrowhead
Honor Award, and whose units/District/Council has achieved a level of quality through the BSA's
Quality Unit/District/Council program.
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District Award of Merit -
The District Award of Merit is awarded by a District Committee to a registered Scouter for
district-level service to youth in the District. Generally, the award is presented for service
to youth in excess of five years.
(District Award of Merit Plaque)
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Doctorate of Commissioner Science -
This square knot is presented to recognize completion of a standardized program leading to the
completion of a thesis or project and the award of the Doctorate of Commissioner Science from a
College of Commissioner Science.
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Eagle Scout Award -
This knot is given in recognition of attaining Boy Scouting's highest rank, the Eagle. If you are an
Eagle Scout, you are entitled to wear this knot.
(Eagle Scout Award Ribbon)
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Explorer Achievement Award -
These knots were given in recognition of attaining Exploring's highest rank, the Silver, which later
transformed into the G.O.L.D. Award. If you earned your Explorer Silver Award or G.O.L.D. Award when
you were an Explorer, you are entitled to wear this knot.
DISCONTINUED August 2008!
However if you earned it, you can wear it today!
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George Meany Award -
The Meany Award is presented to Scouters and to union organizations at both the national and local
Council level for service and support given to the Scouting program at either the local Council or
national levels.
(George Meany Award Ribbon)
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Heroism Award -
Awarded to a youth member or adult leader demonstrating heroism in saving or attempting to save a
life at minimum risk to self.
(Heroism Award Ribbon)
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Honor Medal -
Awarded to a youth member or adult leader who demonstrates unusual heroism and skill in saving
or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to his or her own. In cases of exceptional
skill or resourcefulness and extreme risk of life, the medal is awarded with crossed palms.
(Honor Medal Ribbon)
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William T. Hornaday Award -
The William T. Hornaday Award recognizes Scouts, Venturers and Scouters for their service to
conservation and ecology efforts in their communities. To earn the Hornaday Award as an individual,
youth members must earn a series of merit badges followed by a concentrated series of conservation
and/or environmental education projects to be conducted in the member's community or nearby, under
the advisement of a trained conservation, naturalist, or environmental engineering expert. The
present adult Gold Award is nominative in nature, and extends over at least a ten-year span of
working in or with conservation or environmental education/reclamation efforts in the community,
state or nation.
(William T. Hornaday Award Ribbon)
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International Scouter's Award -
This award encourages Scouters to broaden their involvement in Scouting through participation in
World Scouting activities and recognizes Scouters for their contributions to world Scouting.
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Medal of Merit -
The Merit Medal honors Scouts, Venturers and Scouters that have performed some act of meritorious
service above and beyond what is normally expected of a youth or adult member of the Boy Scouts of
America. Key in the difference between this award and the heroism awards is that the action need
not involve saving life, but must employ some aspect of Scouting learning or skills in the execution.
(Medal of Merit Ribbon)
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NESA Life Membership Award -
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Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service 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.
(Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award Ribbon)
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Pack Trainer Award -
Denotes two years served as a registered Pack Trainer in a Cub Scout Pack. There are several
requirements, including attending Trainer's Development Conference, keeping all key Pack leaders
trained for their positions, keeping accurate Pack Training records, etc.
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Philmont Training Center Masters Track Award -
This is a three track program. When a Scouter has completed the first and second tracks, the
Scouter would earn the square knot. By completing thing third track the Scouter would earn a PTC
square knot device.
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Professional Training Award -
The Professional Training Award may be earned by: Associate District Executives, District Executives,
Senior District Executives, Exploring Executives, Senior Exploring Executives, District Directors,
and Field Directors with supervisory responsibilities. To earn the award, Professional staff Scouters
must: complete or participate in five of eight training or coaching programs (including Wood Badge,
Exploring Advanced Seminar, and National Camping School), successfully attend all three sessions of
the Professional Executive Institute (PEI), and meet all critical achievements in his or her
District/Division/Council for two of the three years.
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Quartermaster Award -
This knot is given in recognition of attaining Sea Scouting's highest rank, the Quartermaster Award.
If you earned your Quartermaster when you were a Sea Scout, you are entitled to wear this knot.
(Quartermaster Award Ribbon)
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Religious Emblem - Adult -
This square knot is worn by Scouters who have received a religious service emblem or award for
their faith. This award is NOT a BSA award; it is an award presented by a church body for education,
service and devotion to faith. BSA then allows the Scouter to wear a knot signifying his completion
of that award.
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Religious Emblem - Youth -
This square knot is worn by those whom have earned their religious emblem of faith particular to
their own religion as a youth. This award is NOT a BSA award; it is an award administered and
presented by a church body for education, service and devotion to faith. BSA then allows the youth
or Scouter to wear a knot signifying his completion of that award.
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Scouter's Key -
Denotes three year served in the top adult leadership position in a given unit or job. Requirements
vary, depending on position, but all requirements basically amount to creation and/or maintenance of
a quality scouting program.
(Scouter's Key Ribbon)
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Scouter's Training Award -
Denotes two year served in any position as a registered leader in various Scouting units and positions
of responsibility. Requirements vary, depending on position, but all requirements basically amount to
creation and/or maintenance of a quality scouting program.
(Scouter's Training Award Ribbon)
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¡Scouting ... Vale la Pena! Service Award -
The purpose of the ¡Scouting...Vale la Pena! Service Award is to recognize outstanding services
by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and
implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic American/Latino youth.
(¡Scouting...Vale la Pena! Service Award-medallion)
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Scoutmaster Award of Merit -
Denotes 18 months served as a Scoutmaster in a quality Troop. Applicants are nominated by Troop
officers. Self-nomination automatically disqualifies a candidate.
(Scoutmaster Award of Merit Jacket Patch)
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Seabadge -
This award is presented to registered Sea Scout adults that attend and complete the Seabadge
Conference advanced training course. This course is similar to the Woodbadge course for general
scout leaders. Additionally, at this time, in the Southern Region only, participants must also
complete their Rudders (similar to the Woodbadge Tickets) to earn the right to wear this knot.
(Seabadge Trident pin)
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Silver Antelope Award -
The Silver Antelope Award is presented upon action of the Regional Executive Board of one of the
BSA's four Regions for longtime service to youth within the Region.
(Silver Antelope Award Ribbon)
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Silver Beaver Award -
The Silver Beaver Award is presented upon action of a Council Executive Board for service to youth
within the Council. Generally, the Silver Beaver is awarded for service to Scouting for at least ten
years or longer.
(Silver Beaver Award Ribbon)
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Silver Buffalo Award -
The Silver Buffalo Award is awarded upon action of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of
America to volunteers Scouters and other individuals for service to youth on a national basis or over
a significant period of national service to a youth agency or in actions affecting youth. The Silver
Buffalo Award is the traditional award presented to the Honorary President of the Boy Scouts of
America sometime during his term of office.
(Silver Buffalo Award Ribbon)
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Silver World Award -
The Silver World Award is presented by the BSA to world citizens who give outstanding service to their
nation's youth or to young people in other countries. Award recipients must be citizens of countries
whose Scout associations are members of the World Scout Conference. United States citizens may receive
the recognition only if they are not registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
(Silver World Award Ribbon)
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BSA Speakers Bank Award -
The BSA Speakers Bank is a national resource for volunteers and executives that provides BSA speakers
with a centralized resource of speech templates, topics, and other presentation tools for use at the
local, regional, and national levels. This asset will serve as a critical component as we re-introduce
Scouting to communities across America.
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William H. Spurgeon III Award -
The William H. Spurgeon III Award is the highest recognition for individuals and organizations
contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program. Although the award may be awarded
to an organization, on the direct-contact adult is entitled to wear the knot.
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Tiger Cub Den Leader Award -
Denotes one year served as a Tiger Cub Scout Leader in a quality Tiger Cub den. There are several
requirements, including being fully trained for the position, having most of your boys complete
their rank requirements, etc.
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Venturing Advisor Award of Merit -
Denotes 18 months served as an Advisor in a quality Crew. Applicants are nominated by Crew
officers. Self-nomination automatically disqualifies a candidate.
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Venturing Silver Award -
This knot is given in recognition of attaining Venturing's highest rank, the Silver Award. If you
earned your Silver Award when you were a Venturer, you are entitled to wear this knot.
(Venturing Silver Award Ribbon)
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Webelos Den Leader Award -
Denotes one year served as a Webelos Scout Leader in a quality Webelos patrol. There are several
requirements, including being fully trained for the position, having most of your boys complete
their rank requirements, etc.
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James E. West Fellowship Award -
The James West Fellowship Award is presented through a local Council to any individual that gives
$1,000 or more to the local Council's West Fellowship Fund (local Councils have differing names for
this special pool) on behalf of him/herself, or another individual to be honored or recognized
through membership within the West Fellowship. The money goes to support critical local Council
and national programs which have suffered major losses due to diversion of funding for national-level
resolutions of risk-management issues.
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Whitney M. Young Jr. Award -
The purpose of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award is to recognize outstanding services by an
adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and
implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds-this
is in fulfillment of Dr. Young's dream of justice and equality for all.
(Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Lapel Pin)
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