Merit Badge

A merit badge is a recognition awarded to members of organizations like the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts for successfully completing specific tasks or gaining knowledge in a particular area, such as first aid, environmental science, or cooking. It reflects a person’s achievement in developing skills, understanding, and responsibility related to that subject. Earning badges encourages learning, personal growth, and goal-setting. Typically, individuals complete requirements through hands-on activities, projects, or tests, demonstrating their competence before being awarded the badge as a symbol of their accomplishment.