Adult Scouter Awards

Awards are recognitions with which Scouts and adult Scouters are presented to honor them for accomplishments.

Local Awards
Local districts, councils, and community groups may recognize exceptional volunteers with these awards, typically presented at an awards dinner or court of honor.

• Knots
• District Award of Merit
• Venturing Advisor Award of Merit
• Whitney M. Young Service Award
• Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
• Unit Leader Award of Merit
• Scouting's Veteran Award
• Silver Beaver
• William D. Boyce New Unit Award

National Awards
Volunteers receiving national award recognition must have demonstrated exceptional service to BSA at a regional or national level.

• Silver Antelope
• Silver Buffalo