There have been four basic types of Award Certificates use at BBC:  Accomplishment Awards, Promotion Awards, and Recognition Awards (small and large formats).

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Accomplishment Awards were used for individual achievements in the many activities at BBC.  These were given when a camper attained the status of Basic, Advanced, or Master of a particular activity.  This was also used for the many unique levels that some of the activities used.

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Promotion Awards were used for individual achievements in the many activities at BBC, to recognize attainment of the title of Junior Instructor.

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Recognition Awards were used for individuals as well as groups to recognize milestones in the camper's personal development.  These come in these levels:

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1. There were various wording for awards given in special circumstances.  Their titles varied widely, but a common example is "Director's Special Recognition."

2. Special Spot Mention:  This is given to a camper who has made a specific minor step in their development.  This award may be given multiple times.

3. Special Mention:  This is given to a camper who has made multiple minor improvements in their development.  This award may be given multiple times.

4. Special Spot Recognition:  This is given to a camper who has made a significant step in their development.  This award may be given multiple times.  (I have not seen one of these in the records.)

5. Special Recognition:  This is given to a camper who has made multiple significant improvements in their development.  This award may be given multiple times.

6. Star Camper:  This recognition is given to a camper who has made major strides in their development.  Their participation and behavior are exemplary.  It is a unanimous decision by the entire staff at the Friday noontime Boot Hill Meeting.  This award is only earned once.

7. Double Star Camper:  This recognition is given to a camper who has earned a Star Camper Recognition and has continued to make major strides in their development.  Their participation and behavior are exemplary.  It is a unanimous decision by the entire staff at the Friday noontime Boot Hill Meeting.  This award is only earned once.

8. Triple Star Camper:  I know of only three examples of this level being earned.  It is a continuation to recognize a camper for major strides in development.

9. Typical American Boy and All BBC Boy:  This is the ultimate Recognition Award.  This was given to a boy who represented the camper ideal.  This boy was a representative of the best of BBC.  When awarded, there was only one per year.

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These awards were done on cards with green printing.

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Accomplishment Awards

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Promotion Awards

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Recognition Awards

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