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Awards and Square Knots

Learn about all of the award opportunities available to adult leaders.

Advancement & Awards

Scouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader

By Scouting magazine

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

Advancement & Awards FAQs

Two awards honor those who help Scouting grow

By Michael Freeman

Two special awards recognize those who start or join new Scouts BSA troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews or Sea Scout ships.

Aquatics

Go the extra mile for the Mile Swim BSA award

By Michael Freeman

Adult volunteers can earn the Mile Swim BSA award. Here’s how to get ready for the challenge.

Advancement & Awards

Show others you speak their language with a special patch for your uniform

By Michael Freeman

Interpreter strips speak to others that you’re the one to talk to.

Advancement & Awards FAQs

Those little square knots are a big deal

By Michael Freeman

An overview of the small rectangular patches above a Scouter’s left pocket.

Advancement & Awards FAQs

Three awards recognize tenure in Scouting

By Michael Freeman

Service stars let you show off your tenure as a Scouter or Scout.

Historic Trails Award
Advancement & Awards

What you need to know about earning the Historic Trails Award

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the Historic Trails Award.

Meritorious Action Award
Advancement & Awards

Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

By Scouting magazine

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

Advancement & Awards

Recognize a Scout’s heroic actions with one of three awards

By Scouting magazine

Learn how to nominate a Scout’s heroic actions for one of three life-saving awards.

Advancement & Awards

New changes in Eagle Scout Service Project requirements

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the changes to the Eagle Scout Service Project workbook, including why changes were needed to the project requirements.

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