The King’s Badge is the highest award that may be gained by a member of The Boys’ Brigade.
Awarded from Year 3 in the Seniors age group, it is the second of two Major Awards which can be gained in Seniors.
It’s a real opportunity; it aims to challenge and equip the individual, provide new opportunities and expand horizons while remaining accessible to young people of all abilities.
A young person wishing to work towards their King’s Badge must first have completed their President’s Badge. The King’s Badge offers the chance to engage with the local community, take on responsibility, set personal goals, build self confidence and experience a sense of achievement.
What are the requirements?
In order to achieve the King’s Badge a young person must complete the following activities:
- Hold the President’s Badge
- Attend a Candidate’s Meeting
- Participate in Skills-Based training
- Take responsibility within the BB or Church
- Provide voluntary service or support to others outside the BB or Church
- Develop Interests (Skills, Physical, Expedition)
- Complete ‘Faith Journey’ element
- Participate in a Completion Residential
- Record Activity
What is the King’s Badge Record Book?
The King’s Badge Record Book is essential to get going on working towards the King’s Badge. Upon completion of the President’s Badge the King’s Badge can be started and a Record Book will be sent out, which will . . .
- advise on what needs to be done
- give practical advice and guidance on how to do it
- help to record what is achieved
What support is available?
There are several people who will play a role in supporting young people working towards their King’s Badge. These include a Company Mentor (an individual leader in the Company who is there to support and encourage on a weekly basis), a King’s Badge Advisor (someone from the Battalion/District who will help you plan and review your work – these people have a great deal of experience!), and Assessors (these are people responsible for supervising your progress and reporting on achievement in each section of the award).
Resources & Support
The following documents will help Candidates, Mentors and Advisors with the King’s Badge:
Record Book (PDF – Savable Version)
This PDF version of the Record Book can be used to enable candidates to complete their record books electronically and print off pages as required to replace pages in their Record Book. You should use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat to ensure full functionality. Those using this version MUST have registered to complete the King’s Badge as part of the application for the President’s Badge.
Download Record Book (Updated August 2024)
Advisor & Mentor Guide (PDF)
Guidance for Advisors and Company Mentors on how to support young people working towards their King’s Badge.
Download Advisor & Mentor Guide
Applying for the Award
You can apply for the King’s Badge online by clicking here.