Unit Awards
Journey to Excellence
This award was retired by the National Council on December 31, 2024.
Journey to Excellence was Scouting America's program to help Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts to plan, monitor and evaluate their performance and their ability to serve youth. There are specific criteria for the unit to plan and accomplish. These standards are reviewed each year and revised standards are published.
Baden Powell Award
The Baden Powell Award can only be earned by units chartered with the Alamo Area Council. The criteria for the award focuses on activities completed within the Council, as a way to further celebrate a unit's successes in implementing opportunities that benefit the youth they serve.
Council Awards
Adult Volunteer Awards
Recognizing the accomplishments and service of the volunteers in our Council is essential to maintaining a strong and engaged community, which is essential to the success of Scouting America's mission. How does this simple gesture impact Scouting?
- Recognizing volunteers' contributions shows them that their efforts are valued and appreciated, which can boost their morale and motivation to continue volunteering.
- A culture of recognition can help attract new volunteers to Scouting, as it demonstrates Scoutings's commitment to its volunteers and the positive impact they can have.
- Recognizing volunteers helps build a sense of community within our Council and strengthens our connection to each other.
- Recognizing volunteers enhances Scouting America's reputation by demonstrating its commitment to community service and volunteerism.
- Recognizing volunteers encourages everyone to take a volunteer role in Scouting, both by fostering a positive atmosphere and by providing a sense of accomplishment.
Adult Training Awards
As Unit Leaders continue their commitment to training, these awards not only acknowledge their efforts but celebrate them. Scouting is better with knowledgeable adults guiding our programs. See the Training Awards offered by Scouting America (this section is near the bottom of the page that will open).
Unit Leadership & Training Awards
Cub Scout Awards
- Cub Scout Den Leader Award Application (511-052)
- Cub Scouter’s Training Award Application (511-057)
- Cubmaster’s Award of Merit Nomination (512-003)
- Cubmaster’s Key Application (511-053)
Scouts BSA Awards
- Scouts BSA Leader Training Award Application (511-057)
- Scoutmaster’s Award of Merit Nomination (512-003)
- Scoutmaster’s Key Application (511-054)
Venturing Awards
- Venturing Leader Training Award Application (511-057)
- Venturing Advisor’s Award of Merit Nomination (512-003)
- Venturing Advisor’s Key Application (511-056)
- Venturing Leadership Award Nomination (512-501)
- Venturing Quest Award Brochure (25-888)
Sea Scout Awards
- Sea Scout Leader Training Award Application (511-057)
- Skipper’s Award of Merit Nomination (512-003)
- Skipper’s Key Application (511-058)
- Sea Scouts Leadership Award Nomination
Unit, District & Council Awards
Unit Level Awards
- Unit Leader Award of Merit (512-003)
- LEAD- Leadership Excellence Award of Distinction*NEW
- Outdoor Ethics Action Award, Scout and Scouter (430-063)
- Outdoor Ethics Action Award, Venturer and Advisor (430-064)
- 50 Miler Award Application (430-067)
- Historic Trails Award Application (34408)
- World Conservation Award, Scouts BSA (512-053)
District Level Awards
- District Committee Leader Training Award Application
- District Committee Key Application
- District Award of Merit Nomination (33720)
Council Level Awards
- Council Alumnus of the Year Nomination
- Council Duty to God Nomination
- Silver Beaver Award Nomination (92-103)
- Distinguished Conservation Service Awards
- George Meany Award Nomination (512-011)
- Elbert K.Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Nomination
- Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award Nomination (523-194)
- Lifesaving and Meritorious Award Recommendation
Miscellaneous Awards
Individual Level Awards
- Alumni Award Application (523-194)
- Community Organization Awards
- International Scouters Award Application (130-721)
- Torch of Gold Award Nomination (512-945)
- Veteran Application (524-701)
Commissioner Awards
- Unit Commissioner’s Arrowhead Honor Application
- Roundtable Commissioner’s Arrowhead Honor Application
- District Commissioner’s Arrowhead Honor Application
- Council Commissioner’s Arrowhead Honor Application
- Commissioner’s Key Application
- Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service Application
- Distinguished Commissioner Service Award Nomination

