Scouter's Training Award
adult recognition of the Boy Scouts of America
The Scouter's Training Award is an adult recognition of Scouting America. This award is available across several different program areas and can be earned more than once.
History
In 1927 the Boy Scouts of America began to recognize Scoutmasters who completed specific training and performance goals over a five-year period of service with the Scoutmaster's Key. In 1932 the award was opened up to other Scouters with the Scouter's Training Award. The original award was a medal suspended from a green ribbon with the universal emblem superimposed over a "V", representing the five years of service requirement.
In 1948, the award was renamed Scouter's Award and the period of service was changed from five years to three years. The emblem was then changed from a "V" to the current design of an "A". The name reverted to Scouter's Training Award in 1954. A redesign of the ribbon in 1956 added a thin white stripe to the center of the ribbon, bringing the design of the award to the current appearance.
Prior to 1988 the award could be earned by Cub Scouting leaders until the introduction of the Cub Scouting leader awards.
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