Adult Leaders

Adult Awards Note: The official source for information on most adult leader training awards is the current version of Guide to Leader Training (511-028) and various Progress Record and Application forms available in the training area of Scouting.org.  We have provided links to the forms on most of the web pages describing those awards.

• Scouting's Knots - Quick Look - Scans and short descriptions of knots currently or formerly in use
• Scouting's Knots - Detailed Information - Scans and detailed descriptions with requirements for most knots (and the awards they represent). Includes both official and unofficial knots.
• Why Square Knots?

• Community Organization Award
• National Duty to God Award
• Emergency Preparedness Award
• International Scouter Award
• International Spirit Award
• International Activity Badge (Discontinued)
• International Youth Exchange Emblem (Discontinued)
• Outdoor Ethics Action Awards for Scouters
  • Cub Scout Leaders
  • Boy Scout Leaders
  • Varsity Scout Leaders
  • Venturing Advisors
• The World Association of Scouting Movements (WOSM) is the worldwide "umbrella organization" for national Scouting organizations.
  Their award for service to youth on a international/worldwide basis is called the Bronze Wolf.  Click here for details.
• Crime Prevention Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• Donor Awareness Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• National High Adventure awards
  • Triple Crown of National High Adventure
  • Grand Slam of National High Adventure

• James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award (Also Available to Scouts)
  (Link is to an NON-USSSP site)

Scouts BSA Awards

• National Outdoor Badges
  • Camping
  • Aquatics
  • Hiking
  • Riding
  • Adventure
  • Conservation
• National Outdoor Achievement Medal
• Hiking
  • 50 Miler Award
  • Historic Trails Award
• Aquatics
  • Board Sailing BSA
  • BSA Life Guard
  • Kayaking, BSA
  • Mile Swim
  • Scuba, BSA
  • Snorkeling BSA
• Service, Conservation, and Scoutcraft
  • Den Chief Awards
  • Fireman Chit
  • BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award
    • Announcement and Description
    • Scouts BSA Award Requirements
  • Hornaday Awards (Discontinued)
    • For a History of the Hornaday Awards program, click here
  • Leave No Trace Achievement Award (Discontinued)
  • Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award for Boy Scouts
  • Outdoor Ethics Action Award for Boy Scouts
  • Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award for Varsity Scouts
  • Outdoor Ethics Action Award for Varsity Scouts
  • Paul Bunyan
  • Totin' Chip
  • World Conservation Award
  • National High Adventure awards
    • Triple Crown of National High Adventure
    • Grand Slam of National High Adventure
• Other
  • Emergency Preparedness Award
  • Heroism Awards
  • Lifesaving and Meritorious Awards
  • Medal of Merit
  • Heroism Award
  • Honor Medal
  • International Spirit Award
  • International Activity Badge (Discontinued)
  • International Youth Exchange Emblem (Discontinued)
  • Interpreter Strips
  • Physical Fitness Award (Discontinued)
  • Recruiter Strip
  • Religious Emblems
  • Spirit of the Eagle Award
  • Donor Awareness Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
  • Crime Prevention Awards (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• Ready and Prepared Award (UNIT LEVEL)
• National Honor Patrol Award
• Where to Wear Mile Swim, Snorkeling, Paul Bunyan, and similar Awards

• James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award (Link is to an NON-USSSP site)

Cub Scout Awards

• Academics and Sports Program (Discontinued)
• Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award
• Emergency Preparedness Award
• Heroism Awards
• International Spirit Award
• International Activity Badge (Discontinued)
• Interpreter's Strips
• Leave No Trace Awareness Award (Discontinued)
• Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
• Outdoor Ethics Action Award
• Physical Fitness Award (Discontinued)
• Recruiter Strip
• Religious Emblems
• Whittling Chip:
• World Conservation Award
• Crime Prevention Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• Donor Awareness Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)

• James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award (Link is to an NON-USSSP site)

Venturing and Sea Scouting Awards

• Venturing, Discovery, Pathfinder, and Summit Ranks
  • Venturing Rank
  • Discovery Rank
  • Pathfinder Rank
  • Summit Rank
  Previous Venturing Program Awards
  • Bronze Awards Fact Sheet
    • ARTS & HOBBIES Bronze Award
    • OUTDOOR Bronze Award
    • SEA SCOUT Bronze Award
    • SPORTS Bronze Award
    • RELIGIOUS LIFE (formerly Youth Ministries) Bronze Award
  • Gold Award Fact Sheet
  • Gold Award
  • Silver Award Fact Sheet
  • Silver Award
• Ranger Award Fact Sheet
• Ranger Award Core Requirements
• Religious Emblems
• Quest Award
• TRUST Award
• Sea Scouting Ranks and Awards
  • Apprentice
  • Ordinary
  • Able
  • Quartermaster
  • SEAL Training Award
  • Long Cruise Award

• Emergency Preparedness Award
• Leadership Award
• BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award
  • Announcement and Description
  • Venturing and Sea Scouts Award Requirements
• Hornaday Awards (Discontinued)
  • For a History of the Hornaday Awards program, click here
• International Spirit Award
• International Activity Badge (Discontinued)
• International Youth Exchange Emblem (Discontinued)
• Leave No Trace Achievement Award (Discontinued)
• Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
• Outdoor Ethics Action Award
• Physical Fitness Award (Discontinued)
• Ready and Prepared Award (UNIT LEVEL)
• National High Adventure awards
  • Triple Crown of National High Adventure
  • Grand Slam of National High Adventure
• Crime Prevention Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• Donor Awareness Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)
• Young American Award (Check to be sure this is still available in your local Council.)

• James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award (Link is to an NON-USSSP site)

Page updated on: September 12, 2023