Awards and recognition
Recognising achievements and thanking volunteers for their contribution to Scouts
An introduction to our awards
It’s so important that we thank and recognise our fellow Scouts for their incredible service. These are the shining lights who make Scouts possible.
Read a message from Chief Scout Bear GryllsGood Service awards
At the Scouts we want to thank our volunteers for their contribution. Find out more about Good Service award criteria and making nominations.
Learn more about Good Service awardsMeritorious Conduct and Gallantry awards
Nominating individuals for Meritorious Conduct, Gallantry, Cornwell Scout Badge and Chief Scout's Personal Awards.
Learn more about nominatingLength of Service awards
Length of Service awards are just one way the Chief Scout shows gratitude for this service at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70-year intervals.
Learn more about these awardsCommendation Award
A local award that can be used by certain Lead Volunteers/Commissioners to recognise individuals (youth members, adult members or non-members) for their contribution to the Scouts.
Find out more on giving this awardNational honours
National honours are awarded on merit, for exceptional achievement or commitment to service to Britain.
Discover more about national honoursAwards Advisory Groups
How local Awards Advisory Groups can help ensure individuals are recognised.
Learn more about Awards Advisory GroupsAward timelines and process
Learn more about the process and timelines when making nominations.
Discover the timelines for each awardWood Badge
Since September 1919, volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge once they have completed their leader training.
Discover more about Wood BadgesPrevious recipients
Discover a full list of the roll of honours since the year 2000.
See the previous award recipientsCitation masterclass
It's vital that citations include all relevant information, so an informed decision can be made on awards.
Learn how to write a great citationCelebrating success
There are several ready to use resources to thank our amazing volunteers and celebrate their day-to-day achievements.
Discover resources to celebrate successAward certificate designs
Learn how the Scouts award certificates have changed in the past few years.
Explore the designFeedback on our awards
Let us know the things we're doing well as well as ideas on possible improvements we may be able to make in the future.
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