OVERVIEW

Special awards are available for 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. Some require additional supplemental training. One or two years of registered service in the appropriate position is a requirement for each award, and tenure used for one award may not be used for another.

Embroidered square knots are worn to represent awards.

1. Cubmaster Award: Blue square knot on a yellow background.
2. Cub Scouter Award: Blue and gold square knot on a blue background.
3. Tiger Cub Den Leader Award: Orange and black square knot on a yellow background.
4. Cub Scout Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a blue background.
5. Webelos Den Leader Award: Gold square knot on a yellow background.

The requirements for these awards are explained in detail in chapter 25-1 of the Cub Scout Leader Book (No. 33221B ©2001) and in the publication Leadership Training Committee Guide (No. 34169E). As Cub Scout leaders are in the process of earning these awards, they keep track of the requirements they complete. They should check with their local council on the application process for receiving the award.

Remember: Dates of service used to earn one key or award cannot be used to earn another key or award.

Note: Download a copy of the progress records (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) for each Cub Scout leader recognition award here: