Individual Award Requirements
NATIONAL COURT OF HONOR LIFESAVING AND MERITORIOUS
AWARDS
National awards for lifesaving and meritorious acts are made only for
outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill,
or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals, based on the following
criteria:
- Honor Medal with Crossed Palms. Has demonstrated unusual
heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life
at extreme risk to self.
- Honor Medal. Has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill or
resourcefulness in saving or attempting to
save a life at considerable risk to self.
- Heroism Award. Has demonstrated heroism and skill in averting serous
injury or saving or attempting to save a
life at minimum or no risk to self.
- Medal of Merit. Has performed some outstanding act of service of
a rare or exceptional
character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well being
of others.
- National Certificate of Merit. Has performed a significant act of
service deserving of special national recognition. Note: If the action
is deserving of merit but does not qualify for a national award, the Scout may
be eligible for the Local Council Certificate of Merit, No. 33732.
Heroism is defined as exhibiting courage, daring, skill, and self-sacrifice.
Skill is defined as the ability to use one's knowledge effectively in execution or performance. Special attention is given to skills earned in Scouting.
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002
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