An Award for Service to Youth on an International Basis
FOR DISTINGUISHED INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

SOME HISTORY

Until 1994 this award was presented by the Chief Scout Executive, National President, International Commissioner BSA, or other designated person to adults for international service to the BSA's Scouting programs, but were not registered members of the BSA. The Chief Scout Executive, National President and the BSA's International Commissioner had the group authority to authorize the award to anyone that they chose.

This created several situations whereby the Silver World Award was awarded to BSA Scouters. The awards were suspended in 1994 by action of the National Executive Board until narrower requirements for the awarding of the medal could be made. Of the 40 or so Scouters that were presented the award for international service to the BSA's Scouting programs, approximately half were presented to Scouters belonging to the Direct Service Council, the Transatlantic Council, the Canal Zone Council, or to a stateside local Council.

 

AWARD CRITERIA

The BSA may present the Silver World Award for distinguished service to youth on an international basis, to individuals who are or are not members of associations of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The award is in recognition of service of exceptional character to the youth of one country, or on an international basis.

United States citizens may be considered for the Silver World Award only if they are not registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.

Nominations should be submitted to the International Division for consideration of a special selection committee. (Award by nomination only.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

International Division, S221
Boy Scouts of America
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, Texas 75015-2079
Phone: 972-580-2405
Fax: 972-580-2413