Service Awards

World Wide

Bronze Wolf
- During the early years of the Scouting Movement, Lord Baden-Powell would give the Silver Wolf to scouters who had given outstanding service to the development of Scouting in their country. Even though it was a valued award it was still considered a British award. In 1934, with Baden-Powell’s approval, the International Committee created the award of the Bronze Wolf to recognize these scouters. The first of these awards was presented to Lord Baden-Powell. The Bronze Wolf is the only award made by the World Scout Committee. It is given solely in recognition of outstanding services by an individual to the World Scout Movement.
Silver World Award
- The Silver World Award is presented by the Boy Scouts of America for outstanding service to youth on an international basis. Recipients must be a citizen of a country with a Scouting program that is a member of the World Scout Conference. Members of the Boy Scouts of America are not eligible for the award. The award was created in 1971.

Silver Buffalo Award
- The Silver Buffalo Award is the national-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is presented by the National Court of Honor for outstanding service to youth either in or outside the Scouting program. The recipient does not need to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. The first Silver Buffalo was presented to Lord Baden-Powell. The second went to the Unknown Scout whose good deed introduced the program to William D. Boyce during his trip to London. Over 600 people have received this award including 13 American presidents.

Silver Antelope Award
- The Silver Antelope Award is the regional-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scout of America. The award is presented by the National Court of Honor to recognize outstanding service to youth in one of the four regions of the Boy Scouts of America. The recipient must be a registered adult member. The award was first presented in 1943.

Silver Beaver Award
- The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. It is presented to registered adult leaders who have given outstanding service to youth on the council level. The first awards were presented in 1932. The Silver Beaver originally was presented only to men. The Silver Fawn Award was presented to women from 1971 to 1974. During this time 2,455 Silver Fawns were presented. The Silver Fawn was discontinued in 1974 when women became eligible to received the Silver Beaver. In early 1995, due to a shortage of ribbons, Silver Beaver Awards were created with a solid cadet-blue ribbon. Approximately 400 of these were shipped to councils and many were presented.