Awards

Hawaii 2009

Ranger

The Ranger Award is the highest outdoor award in scouting. It exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high-adventure skills advancement program. A Ranger is identified as an elite outdoorsman who is skilled at a variety of outdoor activities, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others.

  • 2020
    • Callie Muhlner
  • 2013
    • Sam McCollum
  • 2006
    • Jesse Patterson
    • Pia Baur
    • Erik Frydenlund
  • 2005
    • Mary Aden
    • Mira Baur
  • 2000
    • Danny Aden
    • Danielle Sheehan
    • Sarah Terman
    • Sean Williams

Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers or adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code and Venturing Oath.

  • Youth
    • Jared Chou
    • Callie Muhlner
    • Erik Frydenlund
    • Danny Aden
    • Sarah Terman
  • Adults
    • Jan Horn
    • Dave Frydenlund
    • Pat Terman
    • Gary Aden

Discovery

Discovery Award recipients have developed new skills and competencies, including first aid, leadership, time management, and goal setting. They have participated in overnight crew activities and serve projects and work on their personal growth.

2022
Corey Alger

2021
Katie Lau
Nathan Ammenti

2020
Emma O’Brien

2019
Allie Rees
Jared Chou
Callie Muhlner

Pathfinder

The Venturer’s capabilities and skills have expanded, and with them come increased responsibility for defining their own way forward in life, service to others, and formal planning and leadership of the crew toward its goals.

2021
Emma O’Brien
Jared Chou

2022
Allie Rees

Summit

The highest award of Venturing, the Summit Award, goes to those Venturers who have matured in their personal direction, skills, and life competencies, and who have accepted the responsibility to mentor others and serve their communities in a lasting way.

2022
Jared Chou

Flame of Leadership

Awards outstanding service to the unit by an adult.

  • Matt Roseman
  • Anita Baldwin

Venturer of the Year

District level award that maybe be given to one youth per unit for spirit, leadership, and helpfulness. Begun in 2012.

  • Christy Baldwin

Outstanding Venture Advisor Award

Outstanding service as an advisor to a Venturing Crew.

  • Gary Aden

Silver Award (Discontinued)

Formerly the highest award for personal development in Venturing. The Silver award seeks to encourage Venturers to learn, grow, and serve. Requirements focus on personal growth, leadership, ethical awareness, and service to others.

  • 2014
  • Anne McCollum
  • 2013
  • Sam McCollum
  • 2008
  • Erik Frydenlund
  • 2003
  • Danny Aden
  • 2001
  • Danielle Sheehan
  • Sarah Terman
  • Sean Williams

Gold Award (Discontinued)

The Gold Award recognized outstanding performance in a broad spectrum of activities, including crew activities and personal growth.

  • 2014
  • Anne McCollum
  • 2013
  • Sam McCollum
  • 2008
  • Erik Frydenlund
  • 2003
  • Danny Aden
  • 2001
  • Danielle Sheehan
  • Sarah Terman
  • Sean Williams

Outdoor Bronze (Discontinued)

The Outdoor Bronze Award honored those who have developed their outdoor skills in four core areas and reached a level of proficiency in two elective areas.

  • 2012
  • Christy Baldwin
  • Claire Manisto
  • 2011
  • Kyle Toulouse
  • Anne McCollum
  • Sam McCollum
  • 2008
  • Hannah Sarver
  • 2005
  • Mira Baur
  • Pia Baur
  • 2004
  • Mary Aden
  • Lauren Tickel
  • Jesse Patterson
  • Shaun Thivierge
  • 2003
  • Erik Frydenlund
  • Julia Miller
  • 2000
  • Danny Aden
  • Sean Williams
  • 1999
  • Sarah Terman
  • Danielle Sheehan