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Eagle Scout’s tennis ball recycling Hornaday project is a smashing success

May 16, 2019 1

This Maryland Eagle Scout loves playing tennis, but he soon realized something about the sport and decided to do something about it.

Be Prepared to earn awards this summer

April 25, 2019 9

Here are some awards you can earn this summer and some tips to prepare for them.

How to nominate someone for the BSA’s National Duty to God Award

December 5, 2018 20

The Boy Scouts of America’s National Duty to God Award, first presented in 2016, recognizes adults who help young people better connect with their faith.

BSA reinstates Heroism Award, one of three national-level lifesaving awards

August 29, 2018 14

The Boy Scouts of America has reinstated the Heroism Award, which honors youth members or adults who demonstrate “heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at minimal personal risk.”

Help! This mom wants ideas for what to do with her son’s ‘mini stockpile’ of patches

August 16, 2018 117

Patches like merit badges, rank badges and badges of office have their place. But what should happens to all those temporary patches? One mom is asking for your top tips.

Square knot rankings: What are the most- and least-awarded?

June 25, 2018 59

For the first time ever, we’re sharing the official BSA square knot rankings. Which are the most awarded? Which knots are the rarest? Let’s go from No. 1 all the way to No. 34.

Here are the 2018 recipients of the region-level Silver Antelope Award

May 25, 2018 4

The list of 2018 Silver Buffalo Award recipients includes 32 volunteers — eight from each of the BSA’s four regions: Central, Northeast, Southern and Western.

10 Scouters to receive 2018 Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s top honor for volunteers

May 23, 2018 5

The 2018 Silver Buffalo Award recipients include 10 men and women who have served Scouting in many ways — improving training, developing Scouting’s philanthropic foundation and much more.

Green means good: Meet the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award honorees

May 23, 2018 3

In recognition of their service to Venturing at the national level, four youth and four adults have been selected to receive the 2018 National Venturing Leadership Award.

BSA names its National Alumnus of the Year for 2018

February 16, 2018 0

Scouting Alumni and Friends has named Joseph Weingarten of Fishers, Ind., its 2018 National Alumnus of the Year. The award is presented each year to one worthy alumnus who has made significant contributions to our