Awards Archives - Bryan on Scouting

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

July 1, 2020 13

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 20

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.

Help your Scout discover their future by checking out these scholarships, offers

October 8, 2019 0

Your Scouts can apply for expeditions and scholarships on this page; some application deadlines are at the end of this month.

Scouts, leaders honored with awards at the World Scout Jamboree

August 8, 2019 15

Scouts worked on awards at the World Scout Jamboree — from Eagle Scout board of reviews to a jamboree-specific challenge.

2019 Northeast Region Eagle Project of the Year: A smarter way to filter stormwater

August 7, 2019 20

Peter Livengood orchestrated a massive makeover of every bioswale in Ohiopyle, eliminating a major source of pollution into the Youghiogheny River.