Adult Leader Awards
Cub Scout Leader Training Awards
Recognition
awards are available to Cub Scout leaders who complete training,
tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the
local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start
Training, Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection
training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University
of Scouting. Click here for more information, including award requirements.
Trained Leader Emblem
The
Trained Leader emblem is available for all leaders who have completed
the Basic Leader Training program appropriate to their positions. The
emblem is worn on the left sleeve immediately below and touching the
emblem of office for which it was earned. Because trained leaders
ensure that the goals of Cub Scouting are met, every Cub Scout leader
is encouraged to earn the Trained Leader Emblem for his or her current
position.
Religious Emblems
To encourage members to grow
stronger in their faith, many religious groups have instituted programs
that enable adults that mentor youth to earn a religious emblem. The
Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the
emblems to be worn on leaders' official uniforms. However, the emblems
are awarded through the various religious organizations rather than the
BSA.
For a complete list of approved emblems programs, including a list of awards that are provided by each faith, see the Religious Emblems Programs .
The
Boy Scouts of America, acting through the National Court of Honor, may
award the Silver Antelope to registered Scouters of exceptional
character in our region for distinguished service to youth. Nominations
are made annually by the regional executive committee based upon
recommendations by the Volunteer Recognitions Committee.
The
Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of
the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered
adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through
service given to the council.The Silver Beaver is an award given to
those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service
through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of
service.
Unit Leader Award of Merit
A quality Scouting
experience will help keep Scouts in the program, and the Boy Scouts of
America created the Unit Leader Award of Merit to recognize the quality
unit leaders who make that happen.
The Unit Leader Award of Merit
replaces the Scoutmaster, Varsity Team Coach, and Venturing Crew
Advisor award of merit programs. This new recognition has revised
requirements and may be earned by Cubmasters as well.
Leave No Trace Awareness Award
Leave
No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their
environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Cub
Scout leaders who practice and teach the Leave No Trace guidelines are
eligible to earn the Leave No Trace Preparedness Award. Click here for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Award
Emergency
preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to
respond in time of crisis to save lives and property and to help a
community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster
occurs. To encourage Scouts and their leaders to be prepared for
emergency situations, the BSA has approved an Emergency Preparedness
Award program. To learn more about the award requirements and download
an application form, visit the Emergency Prepardeness Award page.
Woods Services Award
This
award recognizes outstanding contributions to BSA members who have
disabilities. Woods Services, founded in 1913 as The Woods Schools for
Exceptional Children, is a nationally recognized leader in services for
people with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and mental health
diagnoses, serving 1,000 individuals annually. Click here for the council nomination form 
.
Other Awards
In
addition to the awards available through the Cub Scout Division, adult
leaders in the Cub Scout program are eligible to earn a myriad of
awards the Boy Scouts of America provides to recognize service to youth
and the community. Explore the BSA Web site (www.scouting.org) to
discover the many recognitions offered by other divisions within the
BSA.