Scoutmaster Award of Merit

The Scoutmaster Award of Merit is offered by the National Eagle Scout Association for Scoutmasters who meet these 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 the period      of service.
3. Have completed Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Orientation, New Leader      Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific      Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
4. Have a record of proper use of the Boy Scout advancement program,      resulting in a majority of  Boy Scouts in the troop attaining the      First Class rank.
5. Have a record of 
   • Development of youth 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
   • A troop operation that attracts and retains Boy Scouts

The chair of the troop committee has the responsibility of nominating the  Scoutmaster on behalf of the patrol leaders' council and the troop committee. (Click here to download the nomination form.)

The nomination is certified by the unit commissioner and forwarded to the  local council service center. The nomination should be approved by the Scout executive and either the council NESA chair or the council commissioner. The Scout executive will forward the nomination to the director of the  National Eagle Scout Association at the national office.