Scoutmaster Bucky's
Nova Lab

Supernova Awards

These awards are ways to reward Scouts for learning more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. The Supernova awards are earned as the next step after achieving Nova awards. There are different Nova awards for each program: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing and Sea Scouts.

Cub Scout Supernova Awards


Dr. Luis Walter Alvarez Supernova Award

Bear and Wolf Scouts
Bronze Medal

Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award

Webelos and Arrow of Light
Bronze Medal

Scouts BSA Supernova Awards

Venturing and Sea Scout Supernova Awards

Supernova Award Progression

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math