Recognition for those who deserve it. Here is some information regarding the different recognition knots available to Scouts and Scouters.
Scouting Knots
Knots and Awards
Achievement Awards
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Arrow of Light - Worn by adults who earned the Arrow of Light as a youth member. |
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Eagle Scout - Worn by adults who earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth member. |
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Explorer Gold Award - Also Explorer Achievement Award . |
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Quartermaster - Sea Scout/Explorer Award for Youth and Adults. |
Bravery Awards
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Medal of Merit - Awarded by the National Council for heroism with little or no risk to life. |
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Heroism Award - Awarded by the National Council for heroism with less risk to life. |
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Honor Medal - Awarded by the National Council to those who risk their lives to save another. |
Leadership & Training Awards
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Tiger Cub Group Organizer Award - Two years tenure and other requirements. |
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Den Leader Award - Two years tenure and other requirements. |
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Webelos Den Leader - One year of tenure and other requirements. |
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Den Leader Coach Award - Two years tenure and other requirements. |
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Cubmaster Award - Two years tenure and other requirements. |
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Cub Scouter Award - Two years tenure and other requirements. |
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Scouter's Training Award - Basic Training and other requirements. |
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Scouter's Key- Three years tenure and other requirements - Commissioners, Scoutmasters, Venturing Advisors, and others. more info. |
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National President's Scoutmaster Award of Merit - Earned by Scoutmasters meeting the requirements on Form #58-413 |
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Sea Badge - Sea Badge Leader Training and "Ticket" (Two Years) |
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Distinguished Commissioner Service Award - Five years tenure and other requirements. |
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Professional Scouter Training Award |
Honor Awards for Outstanding Service
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George Meany Award - Presented to labor union members who have been unusually effective in giving leadership to youth. |
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Whitney Young Jr. Award - Presented for promoting Scouting in the poorest areas of the country. |
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Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award - Presented to an Order of the Arrow member for unusual service on a National basis. |
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William T. Hornaday Award - Recognizes Scouts, Explorers and Scouters for conservation and ecology efforts in their communities. |
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William H. Spurgeon Award - Presented to Scouters redering distinguished service to Exploring. |
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District Award of Merit - Presented to Scouters at the District level for unusual dedication and service. |
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Silver Beaver - Presented to Scouters at the Council level for unusual dedication and service. |
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Silver Antelope - Presented to Scouters at the Regional level for unusual dedication and service. |
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Silver Buffalo - Presented to Scouters at the National level for unusual dedication and service. |
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Silver World - Presented to Scouters who have supported Scouting on a worldwide basis. |
Religious Awards
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Religious Emblem - Worn by youth and adult members who received a religious emblem as a youth member. |
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Adult Religious Award - Worn by adults who received religious awards as an adult. |
Support of Scouting
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James West Fellowship Award |
