SCOUTMASTER'S AWARD OF MERIT

( SCOUTMASTER )

OFFERED BY: National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Be a currently registered Scoutmaster who has served in that position for at least 18 months.
Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during his period of service.
Have completed Boy Scout Leader Fast Start and Scoutmastership Fundamentals or equivalent.
Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting in a majority of his Boy Scouts attaining the First Class Rank.
Have a record of:
Development of boy leadership through the patrol method.
Positive relations with the Troop's chartered organization.
An extensive outdoor program including strong summer camp attendance.
A positive image of Scouting in the community.
A Troop operation that attracts and retains Boys Scouts.

UNIFORM PLACEMENT: This Patch is worn directly above the left-shirt-pocket on the Uniform.

The Nomination Form is available as a .pdf file.