Awards for Adult Leaders

Cub Scout Leader Training Awards

Recognition awards are available to Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. These awards are presented by the local council. All of the awards require the completion of Fast Start Training, Basic Leader Training for the position, Youth Protection training, and participation in roundtables or a pow wow or University of Scouting. Click here for more information, including award requirements.

Trained Leader Emblem

The Trained Leader emblem is available for all leaders who have completed the Basic Leader Training program appropriate to their positions. The emblem is worn on the left sleeve immediately below and touching the emblem of office for which it was earned. Because trained leaders ensure that the goals of Cub Scouting are met, every Cub Scout leader is encouraged to earn the Trained Leader Emblem for his or her current position.

Religious Emblems

To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, many religious groups have instituted programs that enable adults that mentor youth to earn a religious emblem. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on leaders' official uniforms. However, the emblems are awarded through the various religious organizations rather than the BSA.

For a complete list of approved emblems programs, including a list of awards that are provided by each faith, see the Religious Emblems Programs .

Leave No Trace Awareness Award

Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Cub Scout leaders who practice and teach the Leave No Trace guidelines are eligible to earn the Leave No Trace Preparedness Award. Click here for more information.

Emergency Preparedness Award

Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, able to respond in time of crisis to save lives and property and to help a community—or even a nation—return to normal life after a disaster occurs. To encourage Scouts and their leaders to be prepared for emergency situations, the BSA has approved an Emergency Preparedness Award program. To learn more about the award requirements and download an application form, visit the Emergency Prepardeness Award page.

Other Awards

In addition to the awards available through the Cub Scout Division, adult leaders in the Cub Scout program are eligible to earn a myriad of awards the Boy Scouts of America provides to recognize service to youth and the community. Explore the BSA Web site (www..scouting.org) to discover the many recognitions offered by other divisions within the BSA.