Awards Archives - Bryan on Scouting

How your Scouts can earn the James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award

July 20, 2020 2

Jimmy Stewart’s spirit of citizenship endures in a number of tangible ways, including the James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award for members of Scouts BSA.

The Chickasaw Council's 2008 Eagle Scout Class was named after Sammie and Phil Gilmer, who also have a campsite at Philmont Scout Ranch named in their honor.

This council names each new class of Eagle Scouts after a dedicated Scouter

July 17, 2020 2

Since 1972, the BSA’s council in Memphis, Tenn., has named each new class of Eagle Scouts after an adult in honor of their Scouting service.

Ask the Expert: Can you earn the 50-Miler Award on horseback?

July 14, 2020 4

What does the horseshoe mean on this award?

The Congressional Award: An impressive honor Scouts can earn just by being Scouts

July 1, 2020 19

The Congressional Award is the highest recognition Congress bestows on young people. Many Scouts will find they can earn it by being active Scouts.

Florida brother, sister earn Sea Scouting’s top rank

June 25, 2020 1

Harvey and Taylor Morrissey of Sea Scout Ship 116 in Ocala, Fla., both earned Sea Scouting’s top rank this year — a rare feat.

All about the Woods Services Award and this year’s recipient

June 23, 2020 0

Scouts and Scouters serve their communities, nation and world. The BSA offers special awards for certain accomplishments and extraordinary service — one such award is the Woods Services Award.

Venturer becomes first in her council to earn the Summit Award

June 18, 2020 3

This outstanding Venturer is the first person in the history of her council to receive the Summit Award, Venturing’s highest honor.

14 Scouters receive 2020 Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for volunteers

June 9, 2020 4

This year’s Silver Buffalo Award recipients combined have given more than 400 years of service to Scouting.

Insignia for the highest Scouting ranks: Arrow of Light, Eagle Scout, Summit Award and Quartermaster Award

What’s the highest award in every Boy Scouts of America program?

May 27, 2020 10

There are dozens of awards in Scouting, but each BSA program (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts) has one that towers above the rest.

Exciting change makes this award available to more volunteers

December 16, 2019 21

Updates to the William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award make it possible for units to recognize multiple volunteers for their efforts to organize a new unit.