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Nominate a Scout or Venturer for the 2018 Inspiration Awards

December 25, 2017 1

The Inspiration Awards are looking to honor a young person age 16 to 21 whose leadership skills and passion for the outdoors inspire us all. Reading that description, it shouldn’t surprise you that a Boy

A Scout’s guide to earning and wearing a religious emblem

November 13, 2017 61

Representing an array of faiths, religious emblems encourage Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers to strengthen their faith-based journey within Scouting.

After hearing from volunteers, BSA to allow current Eagle Scouts to receive Eagle Palms retroactively

October 25, 2017 166

The change to Eagle Palms requirements comes in response to passionate feedback from volunteers and was approved by the BSA’s National Executive Board.

Sea Scouts director receives major award for efforts to promote safer boating in BSA

September 25, 2017 14

National Sea Scouts Director Keith Christopher received a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.

Here’s every recipient of the Silver Antelope Award from 2010 to 2018

September 19, 2017 11

The Silver Antelope Award recognizes Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within one of the BSA’s four regions.

Does the National Jamboree count toward a National Outdoor Award?

August 11, 2017 15

Does attendance and participation at the 2017 National Jamboree meet requirement 3G of the National Outdoor Award for Adventure?

Whitewater Rafting BSA award is just around the river bend

July 12, 2017 25

The thrill of whitewater rafting inspired the Whitewater Rafting BSA award. The BSA’s newest aquatics award and will be available later this year.

The way Scouts earn Eagle Palms has changed in a big way

July 10, 2017 651

The BSA has announced significant changes to the way Scouts earn Eagle Palms — those awards presented to young men who earn more merit badges than required.

Faith in Scouting: Meet your 2017 National Duty to God Award recipients

June 29, 2017 7

The 2017 recipients of the National Duty to God Award have worked to make it easier and more fulfilling for a Scout to be reverent.

When a student brought a gun to school, one teen’s quick thinking saved classmates

June 5, 2017 8

A 13-year-old Star Scout received the BSA’s Honor Medal for his quick thinking when a classmate brought a gun to school.