Adult Training Recognition Knots

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The square knot device is displayed on the uniform to denote that the wearer has received a corresponding award. The award is usually given in the form of a certificate. Many awards also include a medallion or other token.

To apply for a training recognition award, an individual must complete a Progress Record for that award. Once approval is given, give the Progress Record to your District Training Chair to document and sign. He or she will confirm all signatures and then prepare appropriate recognition. The completed recognition is usually available at the next roundtable for presentation. Approval and presentation of training recognition awards is the responsibility of the District Training Chair. If you need further guidance with the process, please contact your District Training Chair.

Training Award Knots

Tiger Cub Leader Training Award: Recognizes at least one year served as a Tiger Cub Scout Leader in a quality Tiger Cub den.

Requirements include being fully trained for the position, having most of your boys complete their rank requirements, conducting a Tiger Cub roundup, and more.

Click here to download a Progress Record application card for this award. When you complete the card with all necessary signatures, present it to your District Training Chair.

Webelos Leader Training Award: Recognizes at least one year served as a Webelos Scout Leader in a quality Webelos patrol. Requirements include being fully trained for the position, having most of your boys complete their rank requirements, Complete outdoor training for Webelos den leaders, and more.

Cubmaster Training Award: Recognizes either two years as the Cubmaster, or one year as Asst. Cubmaster and one year as Cubmaster in a quality Pack. Requirements include being fully trained for the position, earning the Summertime Achievement Award, earning Quality Unit, and more.

Cub Scouter’s Training Award: Recognizes at least two years served in any position as a registered Cub Scout Leader in a quality Pack. Requirements include serving in supporting roles for the Pack, and more.

Pack Trainer Award: Recognizes at least two years served as a registered Pack Trainer in a Cub Scout Pack. Requirements include attending Trainer's Development Conference, keeping all key Pack leaders trained for their positions, keeping accurate Pack Training records, and more.

Scouter’s Training Award: Recognizes at least two years served in any position as a registered leader in various Scouting units and positions of responsibility. Requirements vary for the differing positions:

• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Boy Scout Leader Training Award.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Varsity Scout Leader Training Award.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Venturing Leader Training Award.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Roundtable Staff Training Award.

Scouter’s Key Training Award: Recognizes at least three years served in the top adult leadership position in a given unit or job. Requirements vary for the differing positions:

• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Scoutmaster's Key.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Varsity Scout Coach's Key.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Venturing Advisor's Key.
• Click here to download an application form for the Skipper's Key.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Roundtable Commissioner's Key.
  Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the District/Assistant District Commissioner's Key.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the Unit Commissioner's Key.
• Click here to download a Progress Record application card for the District Committee's Key.

Professional Training Award: To earn this award, Professional staff Scouters must complete or participate in five of eight training or coaching programs (including Wood Badge, Exploring Advanced Seminar, and National Camping School), successfully attend all three sessions of the Professional Executive Institute (PEI), and meet all critical achievements in his or her District/Division/Council for two of three years.

Philmont Training Center Masters: To earn this knot, you must attend a training course at the Philmont Training Center, return and take an additional course (recruiting three other scouts to go with you), return home and teach a BSA course (usually the course you took at Philmont). The course can be taught at the District, Council, Area or Regional level.

Doctorate of Commissioner Science Award: The Doctorate Commissioner Science Award is given to a Commissioner upon completion of a standardized program leading to the completion of a thesis or project and the award of the Doctorate of Commissioner Science from a College of Commissioner Science.

NYLT Staff Award: This council-level knot is awarded to those youth and Scouters who have successfully completed NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) staff development and have staffed a Mount Baker Council NYLT course.