Award of Merit

The Award of Merit may be earned by Scoutmasters, Varsity Scout Coaches and Venturing Advisors.

Scoutmaster's Award of Merit

The Scoutmaster Award of Merit may be earned by a Scouter who meets the following requirements.

1. Be a currently registered Scoutmaster who has served in that position for at least 18 months
2. Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during his period of service
3. Have completed Boy Scout Leader Fast Start and Scoutmastership Fundamentals or equivalent
4. Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting in a majority of his Boy Scouts attaining the First Class rank
5. Have a record of: development of boy leadership through the patrol method, positive relations with the troop's chartered organization, an extensive outdoor program including strong summer camp attendance, a positive image of Scouting in the community and a troop operation that attracts and retains Boy Scouts

Varsity Scout Coach's Award of Merit

The Varsity Scout Coach's Award of Merit may be earned by a Varsity Scout Coach who meets the following requirements.

1. Be a currently registered Varsity Scout Coach who has served in that position for at least 18 months
2. Have achieved the Quality Unit Award at least once during his period of service
3. Have completed Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start and Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals or equivalent
4. Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program, resulting in a majority of Varsity Scouts in the team attaining the First Class rank
5. Have a record of: Development of youth leadership through the squad method, positive relations with the team's chartered organization, an extensive outdoor program including strong high-adventure participation, a positive image of Scouting in the community and a team operation that attracts and retains Varsity Scouts

Venturing Advisor's Award of Merit

The Venturing Advisor's Award of Merit may be earned by a Scouter who has met the following requirements:

1. Be a currently registered Venturing Advisor who has served in that position for at least 18 months.
2. Complete Venturing Fast Start and Venturing Leader Specific Training.
3. Achieve the Quality Unit Award at least once while serving as crew Advisor.
4. Demonstrate the use of the Venturing Silver Award program.
5. Develop youth leadership by effective use of crew officers.
6. Use the crew officer orientation and program planning process.
7. Have a proven positive relationship with the chartered organization and associated Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack, if any.
8. Project a positive image of Venturing in the community.
9. Attract and hold Venturers with crew program and operation.
10. Lead crew in completion of the Venturing Leadership Skills Course.