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Awards
Recognizing Ruritan Youth Leaders
The following three awards recognize Ruritan members who also devote time to mentoring youth
through other agencies incuding Scouts, 4-H, and FFA.
Special Award for Ruritan Scout Leaders
This award was introduced in 2005. The award, a recognition approved by Ruritan National, gives local
Ruritan clubs an opportunity to nominate Ruritan members to be recognized for their service to youth
through scouting and also makes the public aware of the important role Ruritans play in the community.
Applications may be downloaded from the Ruritan National website
http://ruritan.orgor obtained from
the Ruritan National Office.
1. Requirement
: Must be a scout leader and a Ruritan member
2. Time Period:
Nominations postmarked by November 1 at the Ruritan National Office
3. Responsibility for Verifying
: Ruritan National will review a completed application
4. Type of Award:
Ruritan certificate and a Square Knot Patch from BSA
5. Award Presentation
: Ruritan National President and/or district governor
6. When Presented:
Ruritan National Convention or at a local scout council or district function
This award was introduced in January 2009. The award, a recognition approved by Ruritan National,
gives local Ruritan clubs an opportunity to nominate Ruritan members to be recognized for their
service to youth through 4-H and also makes the public aware of the important role Ruritans play in the
community. Applications may be obtained from the Ruritan National Office.
1. Requirement
: Must be a 4-H member, leader, or alumni and a Ruritan Member.
2. Time Period:
Nominations postmarked by November 1 at the Ruritan National Office
3. Responsibility for Verifying
: Ruritan National will review a completed application
4. Type of Award:
Ruritan certificate
5. Award Presentation
: Ruritan National President and/or district governor
6. When Presented:
Ruritan National Convention or at a local or district function
DRM Coat Award (
Navy Blue Blazer)
1. Requirements:
Will go to any DRM who has organized three new clubs in their lifetime.
2. To apply for the DRM Coat Award
:The DRM, the home club of the DRM, or the District/Area must
apply by letter to Ruritan National.
NOTE: Only one such coat may be awarded in a member’s lifetime.
3. Responsible for Verifying:
Ruritan National Office will verify from club records.
Growth Awards for Ruritan Members
Special Award for Ruritan FFA Leaders/Alumni
Special Award for Ruritan 4-H Leaders
This award was introduced in January 2010. The award, a recognition approved by Ruritan National,
gives local Ruritan clubs an opportunity to nominate Ruritan members to be recognized for their
service to youth through FFA and also makes the public aware of the important role Ruritans play in the
community. Applications may be obtained from the Ruritan National Office.
1. Requirement
: Must be a FFA leader or Alumni and a Ruritan member
2. Time Period:
Nominations postmarked by November 1 at the Ruritan National Office
3. Responsibility for Verifying
: Ruritan National will review a completed application
4. Type of Award:
Ruritan certificate and pin
5. Award Presentation
: Ruritan National President and/or district governor
6. When Presented:
Ruritan National Convention or at a local or district function