HORNADAY AWARDS

William T. Hornaday was the first director of the New York Zoological Society, and one of the most Ernest pioneers of conservation in our nation’s history. The recognition that bears his name is granted to Scouts who have done exceptional and distinguished service in conservation.

· Unit certificate to a den, pack, patrol, troop, team, crew, or a group of five or more scouts or Venturer for unique projects involving conservation or in improving environmental quality.

· Badge to a Scout or Venturer for outstanding service in conservation or improving environmental quality within a council.

· Bronze Medal to a scout or Venturer in exceptional service in conservation or in improving environmental quality within a council.

· Silver Medal to a Scout or Venturer for unusual or distinguished service in conservation or in improving environmental quality on a state or regional basis. No more than 6 silver medals are awarded each year. The silver medal is the highest conservation award available to a Scout or Venturer.

• Gold Metal to an adult Scouting or Venture leader for unusual and distinguished service in conservation or improving environmental on a state, BSA region, or on a national basis. No more than one gold medal is awarded each year.