Advancements and Awards
Advancements
Cub Scouts
For advancement information, please see the handbook for your program or visit the National BSA Cub Scout Uniform and Awards page.
Scouts BSA
For advancement information, please see the handbook for your program or visit the National Scouts BSA Advancement and Awards page.
Venturing
For advancement information, please see the Venturing Handbook or visit the National Venturing Awards page.
For information on Online Advancement please visit my.scouting.
Merit Badge Counselors By District:
updated 7/18/2022
Awards
Cub Scouts


The NOVA Award
&
SuperNOVA

Requirements
NATIONAL SUMMERTIME
PACK AWARD

Cub Scout Shooting Sports Program

Scouts BSA
The NOVA Award
&
SuperNOVA

Requirements
National Outdoor Award
Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award

Venturing
The NOVA Award
&
SuperNOVA
National Outdoor Award
Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award

Requirements

Religious Awards
Adult Awards
There are various square knot awards available for adults to add to their uniform. More information on all of the square knots can be found here
The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts to any registered volunteer Scouter who has given service of an outstanding nature on the district level. For additional information, contact your district chairman or district executive.
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service.
