Adult Awards
District Award of Merit (DAoM) (Adults)
The District Award of Merit is the highest award that is given to a Scouter at the district level and it recognizes adults for service to youth in the District. The award will be awarded to up to two (2) recipients who have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting at a District level. The recipient must be a registered Scouter and rendered outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position. Recipients may only receive this award once and it can’t be awarded posthumously.
Distinguished Unit Leader Award (DULA) (Adults)
The Distinguished Unit Leader Award is an award established by the Cradle of Liberty Council to recognize a unit leader who not only performs his/her duties within their unit, but frequently goes above and beyond those duties for the benefit of the youth in their unit.
13th Hussars Regiment Award (Adults)
This award is bestowed upon Unit Committee Members dedicated to advancing Scouting within their respective Units, acknowledging their significant time and effort. Eligibility requires a minimum of two years’ experience in their roles.
Charles Biedlingmaier Award (Adults)
This distinction is awarded to an adult leader who has delivered outstanding service to Scouting at the District level and who was not involved in Scouting during their youth. To qualify, a candidate must have contributed a minimum of three years of service. The award is limited to one recipient, highlighting the exceptional nature of the contribution recognized.
Gary Bonfante Memorial Outstanding Commissioner Award (Adults)
The District Commissioner selects a Unit or Roundtable Commissioner for this award in recognition of their exceptional service to the District. Limited to one recipient per year, this distinction is a one-time honor, underscoring its exclusivity and prestige.
Community Leader Award (Adults)
This award is presented to (1) outstanding non-Scouter who supports scouting within the Baden-Powell District. The recipient of this award can be an individual or an institution.
Ev Binns Award (Scouts BSA) (Adults)
Presented to a maximum of five (5) adults who have provided exceptional leadership as Scoutmasters, Assistants, and Committee Members to the Scouts BSA Program. Each recipient must have a minimum of 5 years of service.
William (Billy) Gebhardt Award (Adults)
Present to one (1) Scout Leader with a minimum of 3 years of service who most demonstrates excellence in the promotion of advancement of Scouts on the Trail to Eagle.
Evelyn Hollis Award (Cub Scout Program) (Adults)
Presented to a maximum of five (5) adults who have provided the most exceptional service to the Cub program either as Cubmaster or Assistant, Webelos/AOL leader or Assistant, Den Leader or Assistant or Committee Members. Each recipient must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Burt Kiphaut Lifetime Achievement Award (Adults)
Presented to one (1) Scouter who has given distinguished, meritorious and continuous service to Scouting in the Baden-Powell District for a period of at least 25 years.
Mafeking Siege Award (Adults)
Presented to Scouters in the District for recognition as individuals in Packs, Troops, Teams, Ships and Crews for noteworthy services rendered. Each recipient must have at least two years of experience.
Joe Minecci District Service Award (Adults)
Present to a maximum of three (3) recipients who have rendered noteworthy service to the District. Each recipient must have a minimum of 3 years of service.
Venturing Crew Unit Service Award (Adults)
This award recognizes noteworthy service at the crew, team or ship level. Each recipient must be a trained and registered Scouter with a minimum of 3 years of service.
Youth Awards
Den Chief Award (Youth)
Presented to Den Chiefs who have attended 75% of their Den meetings. Recipients are eligible for this award each year they hold the position of Den Chief.
Roy Imsick Scout BSA Youth Service Award (Youth)
Presented to youth, who by deeds and examples, have provided leadership and guidance in Scouts BSA. Each recipient must have achieved at least the rank of Star.
Lady/Sir Baden-Powell Cub Scout Youth Service Award (Youth)
Presented to Webelos/AOL Scouts who, by deed or example, have demonstrated leadership or guidance to Cub Scouts.
Unit Awards
Brownsea Island Award (Unit)
This Unit level award is presented to one (1) Pack, Troop, or Crew that excels in camping and participates in community and religious activities as well as District Events in order to maintain the principles of Scouting in leadership training, program and service.