The Ranger award is an additional award/growth opportunity based on outdoor/high adventure requirements. A Venturer must complete 8 core requirements, and at least 4 of 18 electives. (The Outdoor Bronze award is the completion of 4 core & 2 electives, or half way) There is no board of review, once the Venturer has completed the requirements, the Advisor fills out & turns in the advancement report to the local Council service center, secures the award, and presents it, at a ceremony such as a Court of Honor, or Eagle/Silver recognition banquet. It is appropriate to recognize the award in local and school newspapers.

The Quartermaster award is an additional award/growth opportunity based on seamanship skills. (The Sea Scout Bronze award is half of Quartermaster.) Formerly an award exclusive to Sea Scouts, it may now be earned by any young man or woman registered as a Venturer. It requires a pre-approved plan of action, and upon completion, the application for the award is reviewed by the ship's committee with a member of the district advancement committee as chairman.

The award is presented at a ceremony such as a Bridge of Honor, or Eagle/Silver recognition banquet.  It is appropriate to recognize the award in local and school newspapers.