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Home page - Forms page - Training page
| Awards Descriptions |
Special thanks to Detroit Area Council for compiling this information and allowing us to use it. |
In 1946 the Boy Scouts of America announced the square knot awards as a replacement of the ribbon bars that were being used. Knots have been discontinued and others have been added over the years. These awards are worn on the Scouting uniform in place of the plaque or large pendant that they represent. Knot awards are worn by adult leaders with a few exceptions. Knots that can be worn by Cub Scouts and Boys Scouts include the:
Knots are sewn centered above the top seam of the left uniform shirt pocket, in rows of three. There is no order for wearing the knot awards. However, there is a proper way for each knot award to be displayed. The loop of the embroidered square knot that comes in front of the standing part is always to the wearer's right. Knots are worn with the distinguishing color (not white) toward the wearer's right. When the same knot is earned in different areas of service, the device pin should be worn. You can wear multiple device pins but not multiple knots. For example, the Scouter's Training Award knot is the same for service in Boy Scouting , Varsity Scouting, Commissioner Service and District Committee. The device pin for the program is worn inside the knot. Only five medals can be worn at a time pinned in a single row immediately above the seam of the left pocket. Knots are worn above the left pocket in rows of three. The order of wearing of medals and knots is the discretion of the wearer. It is suggested that the medal or knot deemed most important by the wearer be worn on his or her own right. Embroidered knots are representation of pin-on medals and are designed for the convenience of the wearer. The loop of the embroidered square knot that comes in front of the standing part is always on the wearer's right. (BSA Insignia Guide #33066B) |
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| Awards by Classification |
Youth Achievement and Training Awards: back to top |
| Arrow of Light - Adults who earned their Arrow of Light award as a Webelos Scout may wear this knot. | |
| Quartermaster Award - Worn by Adults who have earned Sea Scouting's highest award as a youth. |  |
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| Venture Bronze Award |  |
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| Explorer Growth Opportunity in Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) Award |  |
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| William T. Hornaday Award - This knot is to recognize those involved in exceptional and unusual service to conservation or environmental quality. It can be bestowed on a scouting unit, individual scout, or leader. There are five levels to this award. The unit certificate and the badge are administered by the local council. The bronze medal, silver medal and gold medal are administered by the national council. | Badge
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| Junior Leader Training Course - Worn by youth who have completed the Council Level Junior Leader Training Course. |  |
| National Junior Leader Training Course - Worn by youth who have completed the National Level Junior Leader Training Course offered at the Philmont Scout Ranch. |  |
| Leaders and youth may earn this award by completing the required training. |  |
Adult Leadership and Training Awards: back to top |
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Heroism & Meritorious Action Awards: back to top |
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| Medal of Merit - Earned by a youth or adult by performing an outstanding act of service and exceptional character by putting into practice scouting skills and ideals. It does not need to involve risk to self. |  |
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| Heroism Award - Awarded to youth or adults who have demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life with minimum risk to self. |  |
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| Honor Medal - Awarded to youth or adults who have demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving a life or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self. |  |
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Honor Medal with Crossed Palms - The highest honor that can be bestowed to an individual. Awarded to youth or adults who have demonstrated both unusual heroism and skill while saving life or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self. The knot is the same as the Honor Medal, but the medallion has crossed palms. |
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| Honor Awards: back to top |
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| George Meany Award - This knot can be bestowed on unusually effective Scouters who are labor union members. |  |
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Distinguished Eagle Award Eagle Scouts who have attained a high level of recognition or personal achievement in their chosen career field or employment over a 25-year or longer period of time. |
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| Distinguished Commissioner Service - this is additional recognition for all levels of commissioner service. | |
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| District Award of Merit - This is the highest honor that a district may bestow on a Scouter. Leaders involved at any level of scouting or in a program are eligible for nomination. Recommendations are reviewed by a district committee to determine who should be granted the award. | |
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| International Scouter 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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| James E. West Award - This award is presented to individuals based on a contribution of $1000 or more to the local Council's West Fellowship Fund. | |
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| Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award - This award is presented to an OA member who has rendered unusual service to the order on a national basis. |  |
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| Silver Antelope - The highest honor that a region may bestow on a Scouter. Leaders that have rendered exceptional service on a regional basis are eligible. Nominations are submitted to Regional Scout Offices for consideration and approval |  |
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| Silver Beaver - The highest honor that a council can bestow on a Scouter. Leaders at any level or any program are eligible. Nominations are submitted to the local council committee for consideration and approval. |  |
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| Silver Buffalo - The highest honor that the National Council can bestow on a Scouter. Leaders that have rendered exceptional service on a national basis are eligible. Nominations are sent to the BSA National Offices for consideration. |  |
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| Silver World - The Award is a distinguished service award similar to the Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope and Silver Beaver. It is given for distinguished service to youth and cannot be applied for. It is presented to world citizens who give outstanding service to youth on a national or international basis. Recipients must be countries whose Scout Associations are members of the World Scout Conference. Members of the Boy Scouts of America are not eligible to receive this award. | |
| William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award - The new William D. Boyce New-Unit Award recognizes volunteers who organize one or more new traditional units. Celebrating Boyce's organizing spirit, the award consists of a silver square knot on a background of yellow, green, and red - representing the traditional Scouting programs' colors. Click here for more information. | |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award - Those who work to promote Scouting among low-income, inner city and rural youth may be recognized with this award. It is named after the late civil rights advocate. | |
| William H. Spurgeon III Award - Individuals who render distinguished service to Exploring may be honored with this award. | |
| Religious Awards: back to top |
Religious Emblem (Universal youth) Religious Emblem - w/Cub Scout Device Religious Emblem - w/Boy Scout Device Religious Emblem - w/Explorer Scout Device Religious Emblem - w/Venturing Scout Device |
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| Religious Emblem (Universal - adult) Adult that completes specific requirements of their faith may earn this award. |
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| Device Pins: back to top |
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