Chief Scout Award/le Prix du Chef scout
Description: As redesigned in 1979: The Queen's crown surmounted by a lion wearing a crown, on a Scout symbol in green, on a red maple leaf; below: the wording 'Chief Scout's Award' in white on a curved green banner; all of which sits on a white pentagon.
Originally: The Queen's Crown surmounted by a lion wearing a crown resting above the word 'CANADA' in gold, on a Scout symbol in green; on a circular field of white with a red border.
Founded in: 1973
Founded by: The Right Honourable Roland Michener, former Governor-General of Canada (http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=55)
Awarded for: Proficiency in the four areas of skill development: citizenship, leadership, personal development, and outdoor skills.
Awarded by: the Governor-General of Canada, in the official capacity as Chief Scout of Canada, as represented by the Lieutenant-Governor-General of each province or territory.
Background: When the Scout program was divided into Scouts and Venturers, the former Queen's Scout Award was renamed the Queen's Venturer Award. To provide recognition in the Scout section, the Chief Scout's Award was created.
The Chief Scout's Award is the highest proficiency award which can be achieved at the Scout level in Scouts Canada. It was inaugurated in 1973 by then Governor-General of Canada Roland Michener. The Governor-General, being the Canadian monarch's representative in Canada, is also the Chief Scout of Canada.
In working towards the Chief Scout's Award, the Scout will have performed well over 30 hours of service in the community, much of it self-directed. They have met with a local service agency and together have discussed and made plans for future improvements in the community. Additional work on the World Conservation Badge exposes a Chief Scout's Award candidate to the many environmental issues of today, and they have taken an active role in promoting those issues with the public. Chief Scout's Award candidates amass more than 100 kilometers in hiking camps and spending time as trainers helping fellow Scouts complete their own badge requirements.
The award consists of a cloth emblem (shown above) and a parchment certificate, signed by the Governor General of Canada, in the official capacity as Chief Scout of Canada. Recipients may also receive a lapel pin representation of the award.
It should be noted that recipients of the award are not styled 'Chief Scouts', as there is only one Chief Scout of Canada - the Governor General of Canada, but instead are to referred to as 'Pathfinder Scout, holder of the Chief Scout's Award'.
Chief Scout Award Requirements.pdf
Queen's Venturer Award/le Prix d’aventurier de la Reine
Description: Queen's Crown on a background of purple, edged in gold.
Country: Canada
Founded: 1973
Founder by: Scouts Canada
Fount: the Governor-General of Canada, as the monarch's representative in Canada
Awarded for: Displaying the character and ability to be of significant help to other people; and, having thoroughly trained in Scoutcraft, places that training at the disposal of the community for Public Service.
Background: The Queen's Venturer Award is the highest proficiency award for youth members in Scouts Canada.
When the Scout program was divided into Scouts and Venturers, the highest award, the Queen's Scout Award was renamed - as the Queen's Venturer Award - to reflect its application to the Venturer section.
The award is presented to Venturers who have acquired competence and skills that will be of considerable use to themselves, their company, and their community. These Venturers will have been recognized by their company, their advisor, and Scouts Canada as being worthy of receiving the Award.
The Award consists of a cloth emblem (shown above) and a parchment certificate, signed by the Governor-General of Canada, in the official capacity as Chief Scout of Canada. Recipients may also receive a lapel pin representation of the award.
Queens Venturer Awards Requirements.pdf
Queen's Scout Award
Description: A golden St. Edward's crown.
Country: Commonwealth of Nations, formerly the British Empire
Founded: 1909
Founded by: Queen Elizabeth II
Replaced by: Queen's Venturer Award and Chief Scout Award
Fount: the Governor-General of Canada, as the monarch's representative in Canada
Awarded for: The significance of the rank of Queen's Scout is sometimes forgotten. It is the top grade and honour in Scout training, for it literally means what the name implies - a Scout who has passed certain tests of proficiency qualifying him for "the Queen's service", in times of national emergency, and who has assumed the obligation to Be Prepared for such service.
Background: With the accession of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1952, the time honoured rank of King's Scout, with Her Majesty's gracious approval, was renamed Queen's Scout to continue the legacy of King Edward VII. Since then many youth have been presented with the award and proven themselves able and willing to serve the Queen, should their service at any time be required by her,
The Award consisted of a cloth emblem (shown above) worn on the left arm above the First Class Badge - surrounded by the qualifying badges - and a certificate signed by the Governor-General, as the Chief Scout of Canada.
In Canada the Queen's Scout Award was conferred by the monarch via Royal Warrant; you were not awarded the Queen's Scout Award, rather you become one.
Queen Scout Award Requirements.pdf
King's Scout Award
Description: A golden Imperial Tudor crown.
Country: Commonwealth of Nations, formerly the British Empire
Founded: 1909
Founded by: King Edward VII, "Edward the Peacemaker"
Replaced by: Queen's Scout Award
Fount: the Governor-General of Canada, as the monarch's representative in Canada
Awarded for: The significance of the rank of King's Scout is sometimes forgotten. It is the top grade and honour in Scout training, for it literally means what the name implies - a Scout who has passed certain tests of proficiency qualifying him for "the King's service", in times of national emergency, and who has assumed the obligation to Be Prepared for such service.
Background: Appropriately the idea of King's Scouts originated with King Edward VII, "Edward the Peacemaker". In October 1909 on the doubly notable occasion when Lt. Gen. Baden-Powell resigned from the British Army to give all his time to the new, rapidly spreading Boy Scout Movement, and on which he was knighted as Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. His Majesty dined with Baden-Powell all the while discussing the aims and methods of BP's "Boy Scouts" (the movement being less than 2 years old) and expressed his belief that Scouts were just what the country needed. At the end of the discussion, the suggestion was made and agreed to that "Scouts who passed special tests of efficiency should be named 'King's Scouts'." In the next issue of Headquarters Gazette, November 1909, B-P wrote: "A new badge with the rank of King’s Scout has been approved for those Scouts who prove themselves able and willing to serve the King, should their service at any time be required by him.” Unfortunately, His Majesty, King Edward died before having the chance to personally present the first round of King's Scout Awards.
The Award consisted of a cloth emblem (shown above) worn on the left arm above the First Class Badge - surrounded by the qualifying badges - and a certificate signed by the Governor-General, as the Chief Scout of Canada.
In Canada the King's Scout Award was conferred by the monarch via Royal Warrant; you were not awarded the King's Scout Award, rather you become one.
Kings Scout Award Requirements.pdf