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In addition to Rank Advancement and Merit Badges, there are various other awards available to Scouts, and even a few for Leaders.
Awards available to Scouts
are marked with a Green Fleur-de-lis
Awards available to Leaders are marked with
a Red Fleur-de-lis
Awards available to Units are marked with an
Orange Fleur-de-lis 
Awards available to Anyone are marked with a
Blue Fleur-de-lis 
Note that "Leader" refers to any Registered Adult Boy Scout
Leader
(Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members, etc.)
unless noted otherwise in the award's description.
Those that we've found are listed below. If you know of any others, please Contact Us.
Each award listing on this page includes a short description, and a link
to a page with some more information.
All of those information pages also include a link to each award's official information.
While we do list some requirements here, these pages are presented as a guide, not an
authority, as requirements do occasionally change.
Please use each award's official link for complete and current information when applying
for an award.
All award images are the property of those offering the awards, and are subject to change without notice.
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RELIGIOUS AWARDS ( ANYONE ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | P. R. A. Y. (for Medal and Patch) | B.S.A. (for Knot Award) |
| DESCRIPTION: Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.) is a not-for-profit organization whose national board of directors includes representatives from Protestant and Independent Christian Churches, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., and Camp Fire USA. P.R.A.Y.'s mission statement is to "foster the Christian growth of children, youth, and families through churches and youth serving agencies." While P.R.A.Y. is a Christian organization, it collaborates with many different faiths (Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddist and others) to provide religious programs for youth. This award is earned independently by the Scout, working with a religious leader through his church (or similar). The Workbooks for the Scouts, and the Guidebooks for the religious leader are available through the Scout Stores, or directly from P.R.A.Y. Adults may also earn awards from P.R.A.Y. for mentoring and assisting youth with the P.R.A.Y. program. See the "More Information" link for details. The Medal and Patch shown are representative of what's available. Your actual award may look different, depending upon your faith. The Religious Square Knot Award is the only award that a Scout can earn that can be worn on his Cub Scout Uniform, on his Boy Scout Uniform, and on his Leader Uniform. |
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UNITED STATES HERITAGE AWARD ( ANYONE ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | Nations Trails |
| DESCRIPTION: The United
States Heritage Award was designed by Scouts and Adults to give recognition for learning
about the heritage of the United States of America. By completing this award, it is hoped
that participants will not only increase their understanding of the United States, but
also foster a greater sense of patriotism through service in local communities. |
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PEDRO READING CONTEST & AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | Boys' Life Magazine |
| DESCRIPTION: This patch encourages the Scouts to read good books. To earn it, you must write a one-page report titled: "The Best Book I Read This Year." The book can be fiction or non-fiction, but the report has to be in your own words, and it must be less than 500 words. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CONTEST AS WELL AS AN AWARD: First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift certificate. Second-place winners will receive a $75 gift certificate, and third-place winners a $50 gift certificate. |
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INTERNET SCOUT AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | U.S. Scouting Service Project |
| DESCRIPTION: You must complete at least nine different requirements, with the help of an Adult, showing you know how to use the Internet safely. |
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BOY SCOUT RECRUITER ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Invite another boy to visit a Troop Meeting. If they join Scouting, you've earned the award... and you have another friend in Scouts with you. |
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BOY SCOUT LEADER TRAINING AWARD ( LEADERS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Any Registered Boy Scout Leaders (including Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Scoutmaster) who complete the required BSA training and other requirements are eligible for this award. |
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SCOUTMASTER'S KEY AWARD ( SCOUTMASTER ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This award is only available to the Scoutmaster. He, or she, must fulfill the required training and other requirements. |
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SCOUTMASTER'S AWARD OF MERIT ( SCOUTMASTER ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) |
| DESCRIPTION: This award is only available to the Scoutmaster. This knot award can be earned earlier, and has fewer requirements, than the Scoutmaster's Key Award. However, this award requires that applicants be nominated by Troop or Crew officers. (Per the requirements: Self-nomination automatically disqualifies a candidate.) You do not have to be an Eagle Scout to earn this award. |
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EAGLE SCOUT KNOT ( SCOUTS | LEADERS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This is not a knot you can earn on its own, like most other knots. Rather, it's one you may have already earned and are now eligible to wear. It signifies that you're an Eagle Scout. I've included it here mainly for new Leaders who may not be aware of it. If you ever earned your Eagle rank, whether you're a Scout or a Leader now, you may wear this knot. |
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TRAINED AWARD ( LEADERS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Any Registered Boy Scout Leaders (including Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Scoutmaster) who complete the required BSA training for their position are eligible for this award. |
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NATIONAL CAMPING AWARD ( SCOUTS | LEADERS | UNITS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: A Scout, Leader or Unit must complete the required number of days of camping. |
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READY & PREPARED BSA AWARD ( UNITS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. |
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS | LEADERS) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This award is available to all Scouts, and to all registered Scouters who serve a unit, including all leaders and committee members. The requirements for this award teach you how to prepare for an emergency before it happens, so that you'll know what to do, when and if it does. |
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PHYSICAL FITNESS BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This award is done with a "Mentor", kind of like a Merit Badge Counselor, in fact, it could be a Merit Badge Counselor in any of the "physical activity-oriented merit badges". This award stresses a healthy, physically fit lifestyle. |
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WORLD CONSERVATION BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This award stresses learning about ways to conserve our natural resources. |
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LEAVE NO TRACE AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Learn and demonstrate the principles of "Leave No Trace" to earn this Award. Learn how to leave as small an impact as possible upon the enviornment. |
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DEN CHIEF BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Serve as an Assistant to a Cub Scout Den Leader. |
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50-MILER BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: The 50-Miler award is presented to each qualifying individual for satisfactory participation in an approved trip. |
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FIREM'N CHIT BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. |
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TOTIN' CHIP BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. |
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HISTORIC TRAILS BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: To earn the award, members of your unit must plan and participate in a historic activity as outlined in the requirements. |
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INTERPRETER STRIP BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS | LEADERS) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Scouts & Leaders may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired. |
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PAUL BUNYAN WOODSMAN AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This is awarded for knowledge of, and proper use of, woodsman tools (ax, hatchet, bowsaw, etc.). |
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LIFEGUARD BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Earning this award shows that you're qualified as a lifeguard and trained in water rescue. |
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KAYAKING BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Earning this award shows that you've mastered the skills of kayaking. |
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MILE SWIM BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Swim one mile, and complete the other requirements to earn this award. |
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SCUBA BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Earning this award shows that you've mastered the skills of scuba diving. |
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SNORKELING BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Earning this award shows that you've mastered the skills of snorkeling. |
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BOARDSAILING BSA AWARD ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: Earning this award shows that you've mastered the skills of boardsailing. |
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WILLIAM T. HORNADAY AWARDS ( ANYONE ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: This is awarded for "distiguished service to natural resource conservation". There are several different Hornaday Awards. Think of them as an "olympics of conservation," with an ever-increasing scale of challenge. |
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NATIONAL COURT OF HONOR ( SCOUTS ) |
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| OFFERED BY: | B. S. A. |
| DESCRIPTION: 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. There are five different levels of this award. |
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