Scouting leaders who go through training have already shown dedication to the youth in their care. Their further dedication to the youth and the program of Scouting deserves recognition, and leaders are encouraged to apply for the awards available to them. These awards are intended to honor demonstrated performance and tenure of trained leaders in all areas of the Scouting program.

The individual seeking the award should date and initial each requirement as it is completed. No award request will be accepted unless training, tenure and performance are completely filled out as required. Each award then requires certain signatures before it is turned in, as indicated on the form. The required district signatures may be obtained from a Commissioner, District Executive or District Training Chairman.

General Training Recognition

• Trained Leader Emblem

Cub Scout Leader Recognition

Training Awards

Training Keys

Commissioner's Arrowhead Honor Award

Other Leadership Recognition

A Trained Leader emblem, No. 00280, is for all leaders who have completed the Fast Start and basic training programs appropriate to their positions. The emblem is worn immediately below and touching the emblem of office for which it was earned. Commissioners wear it between the emblem of office and the Arrowhead Honor. Boy Scout junior leaders who have completed Troop Junior Leader Training, Varsity Scout team leaders who have completed the Team Leaders' Seminar, den chiefs who have completed the Den Chief Training Conference, and elected Venturing officers who have completed the crew officers' seminar may wear the Trained Leader emblem beneath their badge of office.

Note: the Trained Leader emblem may be worn only in connection with the emblem of office for which basic training has been completed.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

These requirements became effective September 1, 2000. Former requirements may be used (on an optional basis) by leaders registered before that date until September 1, 2001.

Cubmaster Award Requirements
Tenure
Serve as a registered assistant Cubmaster for one year and a Cubmaster for one year, or serve as a registered Cubmaster for two years.

Training
Complete "The New Cubmaster" Fast Start training.
Complete basic training for Cubmasters.
Complete Youth Protection Training.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance
As a Cubmaster or assistant Cubmaster in a pack, earn the National Quality Unit Award at least twice.
Earn the National Summertime Pack Award at least once.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

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Resources

Cubmaster Award Progress Record (71 kB)

Tenure
Complete one year as a registered Tiger Cub den leader.

Training
Complete "The New Tiger Cub Den Leader (or Coach)" Fast Start training.
Complete basic training for Tiger Cub den leaders.
Complete Youth Protection Training.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance
Do all of the following:

• Conduct a Tiger Cub roundup for your pack with at least five new Tiger Cub boy/adult teams recruited.
• Contact the host team each month and provide support as needed for one year.
• Coordinate Tiger Cub den participation in three pack activities.
• Graduate a Tiger Cub den into Cub Scouts with at least 60 percent of the Tiger Cubs becoming Cub Scouts.
• Report on the progress of Tiger Cub dens at 75 percent of pack leader meetings

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Tenure
Complete one year as a registered Webelos den leader.

Training
Complete "The New Webelos Den Leader" Fast Start training.
Complete basic training for Webelos den leaders.
Complete Youth Protection Training.
Complete outdoor training for Webelos leaders.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance
Do seven of the following:

• During one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Webelos Scouts in your den advance in rank (Webelos badge or Arrow of Light Award).
• At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering.
• Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your Webelos den into Boy Scouting.
• Have an assistant Webelos den leader who meets regularly with your Webelos den.
• Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
• Take leadership in planning and conducting two Webelos overnight campouts or other outdoor den activities.
• Assist in planning and conducting a Webelos den/Boy Scout troop joint activity.
• Take leadership in planning and conducting a Webelos den service project.
• Conduct at least three Webelos den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
• Participate with your den in a Webelos day camp or resident camp experience.
• Explore three "character connection" activities with your den members in one year.
• Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Tenure
Complete two years as a registered adult leader in Cub Scouting in a pack.

Training
Complete Fast Start training, if available for your position.
Complete basic training for any Cub Scouting position.
Complete Youth Protection Training.
During each year of tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance
Do five of the following:

• Assist in planning a pack program that results in advancement in rank by a minimum of 50 percent of pack members each year.
• Serve as an adult leader related to a pack that earns the National Quality Unit Award.
• Serve as leader of a blue and gold banquet, pinewood derby, space derby, raingutter regatta, field day, picnic, or other Cub Scout activity.
• Give leadership to a promotional effort that results in at least 60 percent of pack members subscribing to Boys' Life magazine.
• Develop or update a Tiger Cub or Cub Scout den activity book listing places to go, things to do, costs, distances, etc., locally for the five Tiger Cub areas, or at least 12 Cub Scout themes.
• Give leadership to planning and conducting a pack service project.
• Organize participation of a pack in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program.
• Help with two annual unit Friends of Scouting campaigns.
• Serve as a leader for members of your pack attending a Cub Scout day camp or resident camp.
• Serve one year as a pack trainer during which 75 percent of registered pack and den leaders complete basic training for their positions.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Tenure
Complete one year as a registered Cub Scout den leader.

Training
Complete "The New Den Leader" Fast Start training.
Complete basic training for Cub Scout den leaders.
Complete Youth Protection Training.
During your tenure for this award, participate in a Cub Scout leader pow wow or University of Scouting, or attend at least four roundtables.

Performance
Do five of the following:

• During at least one program year, have a minimum of 50 percent of the Cub Scouts in your den earn the rank for their grade or age (Wolf or Bear).
• At least once, reregister a minimum of 75 percent of the eligible members of your den as a part of pack rechartering.
• Graduate a minimum of 60 percent of the eligible members of your den into Webelos Scouting.
• Have an assistant den leader who meets regularly with your den.
• Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
• Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
• Conduct at least three den meetings per month, nine months per year, or follow an optional meeting plan approved by the pack.
• Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout resident camp experience.
• Explore three "character connection" activities with your den members in one year.
• Hold regular den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leader.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Conduct Boy Scout Leader Fast Start training for a parent or other leader.

Complete Basic Leader Training for your registered position.
Participate in a supplemental training course.

Tenure

Complete a total of two years as a registered adult Boy Scout leader.

Performance

Do seven of the following:

• Participate in a support role for five overnight campouts.
• Help with two annual unit and/or district Friends of Scouting presentations.
• Participate actively in three troop parents' nights or courts of honor.
• Conduct a troop open house for new members.
• Help supervise and support a troop money-earning project.
• Recruit at least five new youth who join a troop.
• Serve as a merit badge counselor for at least five Scouts.
• Successfully complete Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge.
• Successfully fulfill requirements of a troop committee function as described in the Troop Committee Guidebook.
• Assist actively in a Webelos den for six months.
• Participate in six Boy Scout roundtables.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Complete New Leader Essentials.

Complete Venturing Leader Specific Training, No. 33491D.

 

 

Tenure

Complete two years' tenure registered in any adult capacity in the Venturing program.

 

 

Performance

Do any seven of the following:

• Attend at least six Venturing roundtables or Teen Leaders' Council meetings.
• Participate in a crew officers' seminar.
• Help with two council, district, or crew Friends of Scouting campaigns.
• Participate in two parents' night programs.
• Participate in a crew open house.
• Serve in a support role for five crew weekend activities.
• Serve on the staff of a Venturing training event.
• Assist with a crew leadership skills course.
• Serve as a Bronze, Gold, Silver, or Ranger consultant.
• Help organize or reorganize a Venturing crew.
• Help support a crew money-earning project.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Mates and ship committee members earn this award by qualifying for the requirements listed below.

Training

Complete Venturing Leader Specific Training, No. 33491D.

Complete Sea Scouting leader's specialized training.

Complete boating safety course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, or similar organization.

 

 

Tenure

Complete two years' tenure in any adult capacity in the Venturing program.

 

 

Performance

Perform your assigned leadership responsibilities to the satisfaction of the Skipper.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Complete Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start Training.

Complete New Leader Essentials.

Complete Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training.

 

 

Tenure

Complete a total of two years as a registered adult Varsity Scout leader.

 

 

Performance

Do five of the following:

• Participate in a team leader seminar.
• Help with two annual unit and/or district Friends of Scouting presentations.
• Serve as a Varsity Scout program instructor or training course staff member.
• Participate actively in three team parents' nights or courts of honor.
• Coordinate at least one team money-earning project.
• Serve for at least one year as team committee person assigned to one of the five program fields of emphasis.
• Participate in six Varsity Scout leader huddles.
• Serve as an approved merit badge counselor for at least five Varsity Scouts.
• Serve for at least one year as chairman of a Varsity Scout team committee.
• Serve for at least one year on the Varsity Scout huddle staff.
• Help organize or reorganize a Varsity Scout team.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Review with the roundtable commissioner orientation material in the current Cub Scout Leader Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34239D; or Boy Scout Leader Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34253A, available from your council service center; or Varsity Scout Huddle Guide, No. 34829.

Review all material in the current Cub Scout Program Helps/ Webelos Leader Guide, Troop Program Resources, and Troop Program Features, or Varsity Scout Game Plan.

Complete basic training for Cub Scout or Boy Scout roundtable commissioners and staff.

 

 

Tenure

Complete two years as a roundtable staff member.

 

 

Performance

Do the following:

• Participate in six roundtable staff meetings.
• Actively assist in six roundtables.
• Conduct a successful roundtable attendance promotion project.
• Develop and exhibit a display related to the theme at one roundtable.
• Conduct a preopening activity and an opening ceremony.
• Conduct or be responsible for a major project, presentation, or demonstration at one roundtable.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start.

Complete New Leader Essentials and Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training.

Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Participate in one supplemental training course at either a local council or national level.

Participate in at least six Boy Scout leader roundtables a year.

Conduct Troop Junior Leader Training annually for at least three years. Complete Troop Committee Challenge.

Participate in two additional training courses such as Wood Badge, Youth Protection Training, Advanced Camping Skills, Trainer Development Conference, University of Scouting, etc.

 

 

Tenure

Complete three years of registered tenure as a Scoutmaster within a five-year period (can include the tenure used to earn the Scouter's Award).

 

 

Performance

At least twice during the three-year period serve as a Scoutmaster of a troop that earns the National Quality Unit Award.

 

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Complete the Commissioner Basic Training sessions: "Why Commissioners?,'' "Units: The Commissioner's Greatest Priority," and "How to Help a Unit,'' outlined in Commissioner Basic Training Manual, No. 33613E.

Complete personal coaching orientation including the orientation projects.

Roundtable Commissioners also complete basic training for Cub Scout or Boy Scout roundtable commissioners and staff.

Tenure

Complete three years as a registered commissioner within a five- year period.

Performance

Earn the Arrowhead Honor Award for your position.

Council Commissioner and Assistants: (1) Work with your Scout executive or other staff adviser and evaluate all district commissioners in the council; (2) Have an active, effective district commissioner in every district of the council; (3) Develop and put into action a suitable recruiting plan throughout the council; (4) Achieve a ratio in the council of one unit commissioner for every three units; (5) Chair or actively take part in six council commissioner meetings; (6) Give leadership to a council commissioner conference; and (7) In consultation with the Scout executive, select and carry out a major project in the council.

District Commissioner and Assistants: (1) Work with your district executive to evaluate all commissioners you supervise; (2) Achieve a ratio of one unit commissioner for every three units in the district or service area; (3) Develop and put into action a suitable recruiting plan; (4) Chair or take part actively in six district commissioner staff meetings; (5) Attend six district committee meetings (not required for assistants); (6) Attend a council commissioner conference with a majority of your staff; and (7) Provide personal coaching for the commissioners you supervise.

Unit Commissioner: (1) Fill in and follow up on Commissioner Work Sheets (Pack, No. 34125A, Troop, No. 34126A; Crew, No. 33660A; Post, No. 33619A) for each assigned unit; (2) Conduct membership and leadership inventories in each assigned unit; (3) Attend six district commissioner staff meetings and provide the training topic for one meeting; (4) Participate in a charter review meeting that results in on-time unit reregistration; (5) Participate in a charter presentation; (6) Attend a council commissioner conference; and (7) Help a unit resolve a specific problem or improve some aspect of their unit operation.

Roundtable Commissioner: (1) Review all material in the current Venturing Roundtable Guide, No. 34342, current Boy Scout Leader Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34253A, or current Cub Scout Leader Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34239D; (2) Review all material in Troop Program Resources and Troop Program Features or Cub Scout Program Helps; (3) Recruit a roundtable staff; (4) Lead staff in preparing a one-year roundtable outline; (5) Supervise the staff in conducting these roundtables; (6) With the district commissioner and district executive, develop and use an attendance promotion plan; and (7) Attend a council commissioner conference, roundtable, or planning conference.

Commissioners assuming a new commissioner position are encouraged to complete the Arrowhead Honor projects for the new position.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Training

Complete Venturing Leader Specific Training, No. 33491D.

Complete Sea Scouting leader's specialized training.

Complete a boating safety course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, or similar organization.

 

Tenure

Complete three years of registered tenure as a Skipper within a five-year period.

 

 

Performance

At least twice during the three-year period serve as the Skipper of a ship earning the National Quality Unit Award or its equivalent.

 

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

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Resources

Skipper's Key (59 kB)

Training

Complete Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start training.

Complete New Leader Essentials.

Complete Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training.

Complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Conduct Youth Leader Introduction to Leadership Training twice.

Participate twice in a team leader seminar.

Participate in one training course beyond Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals (local council, or national-level experience).

Attend at least six Varsity Scout leaders' huddles each year.

 

 

Tenure

Complete three years of registered tenure as a Varsity Scout Coach within a five-year period.

 

 

Performance

At least twice during the three-year period, serve as Coach of a Varsity Scout team that qualifies as a Quality Unit.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

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Resources

Varsity Scout Leader Progress for the Coach's Key and Varsity Scout Leader Training Award (136 kB)

Training

Complete Venturing Leader Specific Training, No. 33491D.

Complete Sea Scouting leader's specialized training.

Complete a boating safety course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, or similar organization.

 

 

Tenure

Complete three years of registered tenure as a Skipper within a five-year period.

 

 

Performance

At least twice during the three-year period serve as the Skipper of a ship earning the National Quality Unit Award or its equivalent.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

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Resources

Venturing Advisor's Key Progress Record (57kB)

Training

Review The District, No. 33070A, and the Highlight book for your position. Discuss the role of the district and your position with your committee chairman or district executive.

Complete the District Committee Training Workshop.

 

 

Tenure

Complete three years as a district committee member within a five-year period.

 

 

Performance

• Your district must earn the Quality District Award at least once within a three-year period.
• Take part actively in six district committee meetings.
• Help give leadership to eight projects of your operating committee or other projects as approved by your district executive (organizing a unit, running a training course, planning a Camp-O-Ree event, completing an FOS assignment, etc.).

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

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Resources

District Committee Key Progress Record (22 kB)

Commissioner's Arrowhead Honor Award

Complete an evaluation of all commissioners you supervise.

1. Based on evaluation, realign the staff to produce more effective unit service. (Not required for assistants.)
   
2. Develop and put into action a suitable recruiting plan.
   
3. Take part actively in six commissioner staff meetings.
   
4. Attend six district committee meetings (not required for assistants).
   
5. Attend a council commissioner conference, planning conference, or actively participate in a major council event.
   
6. Provide personal coaching for the commissioners you supervise.
   

Commissioner's Arrowhead Honor Award

1. Complete Basic Training
   
2. Fill in and follow up on Unit Commissioner Work Sheets (Pack, No. 34125A; Troop/Team, No. 34126A: Crew, No. 33660A; Post, No.33619A) for each assigned unit.
   
3. Conduct membership and leadership inventories in each assigned unit.
   
4. Attend six district commissioner staff meetings.
   
5. Participate in a charter renewal meeting that results in on-time reregistration.
   
6. Participate in a charter presentation.
   
7. Attend a council commissioner conference or planning conference, or actively participate in a major council event.

Source: Leadership Training Committee Guide (34169F), 2003 - Subject to Change

Commissioner's Arrowhead Honor Award

1. Review all material in the current Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34253; or the current Cub Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, No. 34239A; or the current Varsity Scout Huddle Guide, No. 34829.
   
2. Review all material in the current Troop Program Features, Cub Scout Program Helps, or Varsity Scout Game Plan.
   
3. Recruit a roundtable staff.
   
4. Lead staff in preparing a 1-year roundtable or huddle outline.
   
5. Supervise the staff in conducting these roundtables or huddles.
   
6. With the commissioner and district executive, develop and use an attendance promotion plan.
   
7. Attend a council commissioner conference or planning conference, or actively participate in a major council event.

At the request of the president of the Boy Scouts of America, the National Eagle Scout Association recognizes Scoutmasters who serve with enthusiasm, wisdom, and understanding of the Scouting program. The Scoutmaster does not need to be an Eagle Scout but must meet certain standards. The chairman of the troop committee nominates the Scoutmaster on behalf of the patrol leaders council and the troop committee. Nomination forms are available from the local council.

1. Served as Scoutmaster for at least 18 months
   
2. Attended Scoutmaster Fundamentals (basic training)
   
3. Earned for his Troop the National Quality Unit Award at least once.
   
4. Successfully trained his or her youth Troop leaders.

The Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Committee Chair recommends the Scoutmaster for the award, based on the unit's performance over the past 18 months.

Requirements

This award is given as recognition of completion of the Sea Badge Course, which is the advanced training course for Sea Scouting leaders at the Ship, District, Council or Regional level. The course consists of a four or five day resident course and up to two years to apply the principles taught in the course. In the two years after the practical course candidates use their knowledge to develop and extend the Sea Scouting program in the local Council or within a Ship. This is in some ways similar to the Wood Badge training course which also features a resident course followed by up to two years to apply the principles taught in the course.

Requirements

1. Complete training as outlined by the local council, including earning the Scouter's Key for Commissioners.
   
2. Serve as an active commissioner or an active Exploring service team member for 5 consecutive years and be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America.
   
3. Recharter at least 90 percent of the units in your area of service for a minimum of the past 2 consecutive years. this applies to council commissioners, assistant council commissioners, district commissioners, assistant district commissioners, unit commissioners, council Exploring service team chairpersons, division/district/cluster Exploring service team chairpersons, and Exploring service team members.
   
4. Assist units so that more than 50 percent achieve National Quality Unit Award in your area of service for a minimum of the past 2 consecutive years.
   
5. Roundtable/huddle commissioner recognition is based on completing requirements No. 1 and No. 2 listed above, plus the following. In place of items No. 3 and No. 4, roundtable/huddle commissioners are to conduct at least nine roundtables/huddles per year for the past 2 consecutive years.

This award may be earned by the following: Associate District Executives, District Executives, Senior District Executives, Exploring Executives, Senior Exploring Executives, District Directors, Field Directors with supervisory responsibilities for District or Exploring Executives.

Requirements

Training

1. Successfully attend all three sessions of the Professional Executive Institute (PEI)
   
2. Complete or participate in five of eight training or coaching programs (including Wood Badge, Exploring Advanced Seminar, and National Camping School)
   
3. Meet all critical achievements in his or her District/Division/Council for two of the three years.
   

Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas/regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code.

Requirements
Venturing Leadership Award candidates must be registered and involved in Venturing as a Venturer or an adult for at least one year. They must hold a leadership position or office on the unit, district, council, area, region, or national level (as appropriate for the level of award presented). The candidate must show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to Venturing and to Venturers on the level appropriate for the award.

Quota Restrictions
Councils may present two awards for youth and two for adults per year for up to 50 crews/ships and one additional youth and adult award per year for each fraction of 25 crews/ships above 50. Example: For 51 registered crews/ships, a total of three youth and three adult awards may be presented; for 78 crews/ships, four youth and adult awards could be presented. Regions may present 12 youth and 12 adult awards per year. National may present six youth and six adult awards per year.

Procedures
Venturing youth and adults may be recommended at the council, area, region, or national level by completing the Venturing Leadership Award candidate information form. An additional sheet with 200 words or less explaining why the candidate should receive the award and letters of recommendation from school, church, clubs, etc., must be provided with the information form.

Recognition:

• Council —Medallion suspended from blue and white ribbon worn around the neck (for unit-, district-, and council-level recognition)
• Area/region —Medallion suspended from green and white ribbon and worn around the neck (for area- and region-level recognition)
• National —Medallion suspended from red and white ribbon and worn around the neck (for national-level recognition)