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

August 29, 2018 11

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 116

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 61

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

Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA helps make Scouts, Venturers more competitive in the world

February 12, 2018 0

By simply participating in Scouting, a young person will fulfill many requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA.

Scouts in Action story in Boys’ Life inspires Cub Scout to save a life

February 1, 2018 5

One of the most popular sections of Boys’ Life magazine, Scouts in Action, inspired an act of heroism in a 6-year-old Tiger Scout in South Carolina.

Earn this special patch to celebrate 70 years of Wood Badge in U.S.

January 24, 2018 41

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Wood Badge in the United States with a special award available only in 2018: The American Wood Badge Alumni 70th Anniversary Service Award.