http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/Awards/NOA.aspx

Do you enjoy camping under the stars, rafting a whitewater river, or hitting the trail afoot on a bike, or even on a horse? Can you pitch a tent, find your way, and bandage ankle using only materials in your pack? Are you prepared to do any of these in rain, snow, sleet,or heat?  If so, the National Outdoor Awards are for you.

There is nothing virtual about these awards - you can earn them only by demonstrating knowledge and experience in the outdoors. So, if you are a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout and think you are tough and disciplined enough to hike or ride the miles, camp the nights, and run the rivers or lakes, then read on and see if the National Outdoor badges or possibly the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement could be for you!

Now when a Scout excels in outdoor participation, there are new awards to show for it!

This program,conceived by the National Camping Task Force of the BSA, includes a series of five badges designed to recognize a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout who has exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities.

The award consists of five emblem segments positioned around the perimeter of a beautiful center emblem. All are embroidered in full color. The segments represent five areas of emphasis: Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, and Adventure; with rigorous requirements to earn each segment. The center emblem features an outdoor scene with        fleur-de-lis and the words "National Outdoor Awards."

National Outdoor Awards badges may be earned in the following areas:

National  Outdoor Riding Segment

National  Outdoor Hiking Segment

National  Outdoor Camping Segment

National  Outdoor Aquatics Segment

National  Outdoor Adventure Segment

National  Outdoor Award Center Emblem

National Outdoor Awards Devices

As defined in the requirements for the National Outdoor Awards Program, additional achievements in any of the five areas can be recognized by placing a gold- or silver-finish device on the appropriate segment.

National Medal for Outdoor Achievement

The highest recognition that a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout can earn for exemplary achievement, experience, and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavor. In order for a Scout to earn the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement,the Scout must complete the following requirements:

National Medal for Outdoor Achievement Award application:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/430-041_WB.pdf