Original: The Boy Scouts of America ( BSA ) made Burnham an Honorary Scout in 1927 , and for his noteworthy and extraordinary service to the Scouting movement , Burnham was bestowed the highest commendation given by the Boy Scouts of America , the Silver Buffalo Award , in 1936 .
Simplified: The Boy Scouts of America ( BSA ) made Burnham an Honorary Scout in 1927 , and was awarded by the Boy Scouts of America the Silver Buffalo Award , in 1936 .