Boy Scout Awards
Religious Emblems
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, many religious groups have programs for young people to earn a religious emblem. The Boy Scouts of America approves of these programs and allows the religious emblems to be worn on the official uniform.
For a list of emblems programs, and a list of awards provided by each faith or religious group, see the Religious Emblems Programs page.
Totin’ Chip
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This certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. There is a wallet card and patch available. Application Form | Read more |
Paul Bunyan Woodsman
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A Scout that has earned his Totin’ Chip can demonstrate advanced woodsman skills by teaching Totin’ Chip skills to other scouts and completing a woodsman work project. Application Form | Read more |
Firem’n Chit
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This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. There is a wallet card and patch available. Application Form | Read more |
National Outdoor Badges
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The National Outdoor Badge recognizes Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts who have exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities. The award consists of five areas of emphasis (Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, and Adventure) with rigorous requirements to earn each segment. Application Form | Read more |
National Medal for Outdoor Achievement
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The National Medal for Outdoor Achievement is the highest recognition that a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout can earn for exemplary achievement, experience, and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavor. Application Form | Read more |
Historic Trails Award
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Love of America and devotion to our country depend upon a thorough appreciation of the ideals, principles, and traditions that have made our country strong. Historic Trails Award requirements emphasize cooperation between historic societies and Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing units. |
50-Miler Award
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The primary objective of this program is to stimulate Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturer interest in the ideals of the movement and to promote activity that will result in personal fitness, self-reliance, knowledge of wood lore, and a practical understanding of conservation. |
The BSA Ready & Prepared Award
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The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. Application Form | Read more |
BSA Physical Fitness Award
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The BSA Physical Fitness Award is a national program of emphasis designed to heighten fitness awareness and to help change the lifestyles of American youth and adults regarding exercise and a healthy diet to improve the quality of their lives. Application Form | Read more |
Leave No Trace Awareness Award
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Instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Leave No Trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations. The Leave No Trace Awareness Award is awarded to Scouts and leaders. |
Emergency Preparedness BSA Award
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It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation. Award application | Read more |
BSA Lifeguard Award
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A three-year training designation awarded to Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adults who meet prescribed requirements in aquatics skills, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, first aid, and emergency action. Application Form | Read more |
Mile Swim BSA
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The Mile Swim BSA Award is offered by many Boy Scout Summer Camps as a part of their aquatics program. The patch is not worn on the uniform. It is an aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment. Application Form | Read more |
Snorkeling BSA
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The Snorkeling BSA award introduce Scout-age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity. Application Form | Read more |
Scuba BSA
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Scuba BSA introduces qualified Boy Scout, Venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving, encourages aquatics activities that promote fitness and recreation, and provides a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity. Application Form | Read more |
Kayaking BSA
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Kayaking BSA provides an introduction to kayaking skills and safety procedures and serves as a program opportunity for Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing units in camp or out. Mastery of Kayaking BSA skills is a first critical step towards satisfying Safety Afloat guidelines for safe kayak excursions. Application Form | Read more |
Boardsailing BSA
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The BSA Boardsailing award has been developed to introduce Scouts to basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions; to encourage the development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatic recreation; and to lay a skill and knowledge foundation for those who will later participate in more advanced and demanding activities on the water. Boardsailing BSA is well suited as a program feature for older Scouts at summer camp. Application Form | Read more |