The Royal Rangers program utilizes a variety of awards and insignia to represent the various accomplishments of leaders and boys in the program. Some awards may be earned by both leaders and boys, while others may only be earned by one or the other. Each award carries specific requirements and is displayed in a specific manner on the uniform or awards vest. The information below provides details on the types of awards available in Royal Rangers and the manner in which each is used in the program.
All awards used in Royal Rangers may be classified into one of the following five categories: Advancement Awards, Service Awards, Honorary Awards, Training Awards, and Special Awards.
Advancement Awards recognize boys for their accomplishments achieved through the Royal Rangers advancement system. Each age group features a unique system of requirements & recognition referred to as an advancement trail. Boys are recognized for meeting certain requirements by receiving awards representing a series of advancement steps. All advancement steps are represented by a patch worn on the awards vest or on the right sleeve of the uniform. Advancement steps representing annual milestone accomplishments are also represented by a medal, ribbon, and neck medallion.
The award insignia for most advancement awards may be ordered directly from our online store. However, due to their significance in the program, some awards require that an application be submitted to the national Royal Rangers office for review and approval. This restriction applies to all forms of award insignia for these awards, including patches, medals, ribbons, neck medallions, and coins. Replacement insignia may be obtained by contacting the national office at [email protected]. Any awards not listed here are unrestricted and may be purchased directly from our online store. (Note: Award applications must be received by the national office within 12 months of the date of qualification for the award.)
Additional information concerning advancement awards can be found on the Advancement System page.
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Follow the links below to apply for these awards:
Details concerning the advancement trails of each age group can be found on the advancement pages for each group.
Outpost Ranger of the Year (ROTY) awards provide recognition for boys in each age group at the outpost level. These awards can be ordered directly from My Healthy Church at this link.
Service awards provide ongoing recognition for leaders or boys for their service and involvement in Royal Rangers. These awards typically require that a specified number of points be earned from a variety of categories during the course of a given year. Most service awards may be earned annually and require that an application be submitted to the district or national office. Due to their significance in the program, some service awards require special approval from your district or the national Royal Rangers office.
The following service awards are restricted and require that an application be submitted to the national Royal Rangers office.
The following service awards require restricted and require that an application be submitted to your District Director for presentation. The award insignia are unrestricted and may be ordered directly through our online store. Contact your District Director concerning the awards procedures required in your district.
See also the Staff Service Awards page and the Award Replacements page.
Honorary awards are those awarded to individuals in recognition for service or accomplishments for which no specific requirements are given, although general guidelines may exist. These awards are typically awarded at the discretion of the primary leader at the given organizational level. These awards typically cannot be applied for, although individuals recommending others for an award may be asked to provide written justification for their recommendation.
Due to their significance in the program, most honorary awards can only be obtained through your district or the national Royal Rangers office. The following honorary awards are presented by the national Royal Rangers office. Contact the national office for details.
The following honorary awards are presented by your District Director. Contact your district for details.
Training awards provide recognition to leaders and boys for their training accomplishments in Royal Rangers. Some training awards represent the completion of specific training programs while other represent the completion of a training level. Details on the various training award insignia and the manner in which they should be worn on the uniform or awards vest can be found on the Uniforms page.
Due to their significance in the program, most training awards and related products can only be obtained through your Royal Rangers district director or the Royal Rangers national office. See the Restricted Products & Awards page for details on ordering training products.
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Follow the links below to apply for these awards:
OLAL Applications - Click here for more information about the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels
OLT Applications - Click here for more information about Organizational Leader Training
Other Awards -
Special awards consist of recognition items that cannot be classified under any other award category. Some special awards are restricted, while others are not. See the Restricted Products & Awards page for details.
Award insignia serve to represent the awards an individual has received. Award insignia may take many forms including a medal, ribbon, patch, or neck medallion. Due to their significance in the program, some insignia are restricted and can only be obtained through your district or the national Royal Rangers office. See the Restricted Products & Awards page for details. Details on the manner and location in which award insignia should be worn on the uniform can be found on the uniforms page.
Replacement insignia for awards previously earned may be purchased through our online store or requested through the national Royal Rangers office at [email protected].