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Members of Scouts Canada can earn a number of honours and wards in recognition of acts of gallantry, bravery and service to Scouting.  Here is a summary of the awards that Members are eligible for.

Awards for Gallantry and Fortitude
The Jack Cornwell Decoration

Awarded to children and youth members.  Nominees must be especially recommended for pre-eminently high character, devotion to duty, and specific acts of physical courage or must have undergone great suffering in a heroic manner

Award of Fortitude

Youth and adult members of Scouts Canada who, despite physical or mental impediments to their involvement, have made a significant contribution to the Movement

Awards for Gallantry

Gold Cross

Silver Cross

Bronze Cross

Certificate for Gallantry

Awards for Outstanding Service to Scouting (awarded at the Provincial Council Level)
Award for Meritorious Conduct

Medal for Meritorious conduct (for especially meritorious conduct not involving heroism or loss of life)

Certificate for Meritorious Conduct (for meritorious conduct worthy of recorded commendation, but which does not justify a medal or bar)

Medal of Merit

For especially good service to Scouting

Medal for Good Service

For good service to Scouting

Certificate of Commendation

For service to Scouting worthy of commendation

Awards for Outstanding Service to Scouting (awarded at the National Council Level)

The Silver Wolf

For service of the most exceptional character to Scouting, normally of national importance

The Silver Acorn

For especially distinguished service to Scouting

Awards for Long, Faithful and Effective Service to Scouting
Five Year Service Pin For five years of faithful and effective service to Scouting
The Long Service Medal For ten years of faithful and effective service to Scouting
Long Service Pins For each additional five years of faithful and effective service to Scouting

 

Any member of Scouts Canada can initiate an application for an award at any time, on behalf of any other member.  The appropriate form must be completed and submitted through the local council office.  Several categories of forms can be downloaded from the Scouts Canada website.

 

Contact Cyndi Bosch if you know anyone that you wish to nominate, or if you have any other questions.  She can advise you as to the appropriate award for the member in question and help you with the application process.

 

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Modified 2009-09-25