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“You earn it by wearing it.”

The Inclusive Scouting Award (or ISA) was originally designed by the Inclusive Scouting Network, a grassroots group supporting LGBT equality in Scouting. The ISA was adopted by Scouts for Equality in 2013 and distributed until 2020, when SFE dissolved. Today, we proudly continue this tradition of inclusion and equality, distributing the ISA for Scouts and Scouters.

The ISA is a small but important signal that you support full inclusion in Scouting. You’re a safe person for people to speak to if they’re questioning their identity or want to discuss policies of the past, present, or future. The rainbow colors signify policies regarding LGBT people. The purple and silver colors signify policies on religion.

Wahls Enterprises LLC is owned and operated by Eagle Scout and Scouts for Equality co-founder Zach Wahls and his sister Zeb, who grew up with lesbian parents. The Inclusive Scouting Award is sold by Wahls Enterprises and is shipped via Amazon to allow for speedy shipping and prompt customer service if the need arises.