Training and Other Awards

Leaders know it is important to recognize scouts. It is also important to recognize leaders' contributions to scouting and show that they are taking the time to be trained. Here is all the information you need to submit yourself for a training award, or submit another leader for recognition.

Here is a COMMON KNOT AWARDS reference sheet with links to the forms. You can also use the links on this page and the Recognition Awards page. I am ready to help you with training and recognition awards!
Dave Eubanks
District Commissioner
(406) 599- 8634
TRAINING AWARDS
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Den Leader Award

Description: gold on gold knot on blue field with blue border.
Award Requirements:
Tenure: Complete one year as a registered den leader in the position selected. Tiger Cub den leader’s tenure can be the program year as long as it is greater than eight months.
Training:
  • Complete the basic training for the selected den leader position.
  • Complete This Is Scouting training.
  • Attend a pow wow or university of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four roundtables (or equivalent) during the tenure used for this award.
Performance:
Do five of the following during the tenure used for this award:
  • Have an assistant den leader who meets regularly with your den.
  • Have a den chief who meets regularly with your den.
  • Graduate at least 70 percent of your den to the next level.
  • Take leadership in planning and conducting a den service project.
  • Have a published den meeting/activity schedule for the den’s parents.
  • Participate with your den in a Cub Scout day camp or resident camp.
  • Complete Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO).
  • Complete Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders.
  • Participate with your den in at least one family camp; if your den is a Webelos den, participate with your den in at least two overnight camps.
  • Take leadership in planning two den outdoor activities.
  • Hold monthly den meeting and den activity planning sessions with your assistant den leaders.
Keep track of your progress in earning the Den Leader Award with this progress record document. 

Scout Leader's Training Award

Description: green on green knot on tan field with tan border.

Cub Scout Award Requirements:
Tenure:
  • Complete at least 2 years of tenure as a registered adult leader in a Cub Scout pack.
Training:
  • Complete basic training for any Cub Scout leader position.
  • Complete This Is Scouting training.
  • Attend a pow wow or university of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four roundtables (or equivalent) during each year of the tenure used for this award.
Performance: Do the following during the tenure used for this award:
  • Participate in an annual pack planning meeting in each year.
  • Serve as an adult leader in a pack that achieves at least the Bronze level of Journey to Excellence in each year. The Quality Unit Award is acceptable if the tenure used is prior to 2011.
  • Give primary leadership in meeting at least one pack Journey to Excellence objective in each year.
  • Participate in at least one additional supplemental or advanced training event at the council, area, region, or national level during the two years.
Keep track of your progress in earning the award with this progress record document.

Boy Scout Award Requirements:
Tenure:
  • Complete at least two years of tenure as a registered adult leader in a Boy Scout troop.

Training:
  • Complete basic training for any Boy Scout leader position.
  • Complete This Is Scouting training.
  • Attend a university of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four roundtables (or equivalent) during each year of the tenure used for this award.
Performance: Do the following during the tenure used for this award:
  • Participate in an annual troop planning meeting in each year.
  • Serve as an adult leader in a troop that achieves at least the Bronze level of Journey to Excellence in each year. The Quality Unit Award is acceptable if the tenure used is prior to 2011.
  • Give primary leadership in meeting at least one troop Journey to Excellence objective in each year.
  • Participate in at least one additional supplemental or advanced training event at the council, area, region, or national level during the two years.
Keep track of your progress in earning the award with this progress record document.

Venturing Award Requirements:
Tenure:
  • Complete at least two years of tenure as a registered adult leader in a Venturing crew.
Training:
  • Complete basic training for any Venturing leader position.
  • Complete This Is Scouting training.
  • Attend a university of Scouting (or equivalent), or attend at least four roundtables/teen leaders’ council meetings/ Venturing officers association meetings (or equivalent) during each year of the tenure used for this award.
Performance: Do the following during the tenure used for this award:
  • Participate in an annual crew planning meeting in each year.
  • Serve as an adult leader in a crew that achieves at least the Bronze level of Journey to Excellence in each year. The Quality Unit Award is acceptable if the tenure used is prior to 2011.
  • Give primary leadership in meeting at least one crew Journey to Excellence objective in each year.
  • Participate in at least one additional supplemental or advanced training event at the council, area, region, or national level during the two years.
Keep track of your progress in earning the award with this progress record document.

OTHER AWARDS

MVD Spirit Award

This award is given by each unit to the MOST spirited person in their unit. What a great way to appreciate that enthusiastic, helpful parent or leader.  

Here is the 2020 form

Recognition Awards

Recognition awards, like the District Award of Merit and the MVD Spirit Award, are on the Recognition Awards Page under Resources.
Recognition Awards Page Link