To recognize den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and performance requirements. Available for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den leaders.

Den leaders.

Den Leader Nomination Form

To encourage training, tenure in a position, participation, and performance of adult leaders.

This award can be earned by Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders as well as District Committee members.

Cub Scout Leaders

Troop Leaders

Venturing Leaders

Sea Scout Leaders

District Committee

To encourage training, performance, and tenure.

Earned by Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Venturing Crew Advisors, district and assistant district commissioners, district committee members.

Cubmaster

Scoutmaster

Advisor

Skipper

District Committee Key

In recent years, representatives of several national chartered organizations have inquired about the development of a recognition that could be given to registered adult leaders in units chartered to community organizations, similar to the adult religious awards presented by various denominations and faith groups. After study and evaluation, Scouting America’s National Court of Honor approved the concept of a Community Organization Award square knot. This square knot would be available to be worn by uniformed Scouters who have been recognized for their service to Scouting youth in the community.

The concept of the Community Organization Award is similar to the adult religious recognition program in that the award itself and the criteria for granting the award is under the ownership and auspices of the particular national chartered organization which presents the award. The intent of the National Uniform and Insignia Committee is to provide a square knot for Scouters who have received a Scouting America accepted and authorized award from a national community organization.

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Available to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level.

Presented to registered adult volunteers by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is, as a national award presented by councils; it is not appropriate to nominate a Scouter who has already received this award.every meal a memorable experience.

District Award of Merit Nomination

To recognize registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council.

Presented by the National Court of Honor on behalf of councils.

Silver Beaver Award Nomination

Nominations for the 2026 Silver Beaver Class should be submitted to Carol Ashworth and Tyler Powell.

Select Awards Central to check out all Scouting America Awards. 

Submit Awards to: 

Hallie Wallis: 

hallie.wallis@scouting.org

Carol Ashworth: carol.ashworth@scouting.org

Denise Williams: denise.williams.bsascouting@gmail.com