Keep America Beautiful - Hometown U.S.A. Award
A youth program between Keep America Beautiful Inc. and Scouting America that recognizes outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities in regard to citizenship and environmental improvement; provides way for Scouts to make significant contribution toward keeping America beautiful.
Keep America Beautiful was founded in 1953 with the purpose of building and sustaining a national cleanliness ethic. Scouting America has been affiliated with Keep America Beautiful for more than 50 years at the national level and through KAB’s national network of more than 600 community affiliates.
In 1971, Scouting Keep America Beautiful Day was first cosponsored by KAB and Scouting America as a massive national cleanup and recycling program. Millions of Scouts still turn out annually to participate in community-enriching activities such as the Great American Cleanup and America Recycles Day.
Scouts must complete the Hometown U.S.A. Award application form and present it to their unit leader or unit advancement chairperson. Keep America Beautiful Hometown U.S.A. Award application.
Keep America Beautiful - Hometown U.S.A. patches may purchased at the Scout Shop. This patch may be worn as a temporary patch on the right pocket of the Scout uniform or on the back of the sash.
