The Quality Unit Program was introduced in 1986 to recognize units that have met the narrow requirements established on a charter year basis.  The award program ran through 2010 and was replaced with the Journey to Excellence Award Program.

The eight categories for the unit-level award -- six of which would qualify a unit for this award -- are membership, adult leadership and training, camping/outdoor activities, youth advancement, committee meetings, service projects, BOYS' LIFE, and assistant or youth leadership -- have requirements depending on the type of unit (Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, Explorer Post or Ship, Career Awareness Exploring unit) and those requirements change every two years to reflect current programming.

Units who meet -- or surpassed -- their unit goals receive a special flag streamer and emblems to be worn below the Patrol medallion.

Below are the years that Troop 4 has earned the Quality Unit Award:
 
1988 Quality Unit 1989 Quality Unit 1990 Quality Unit 1991 Quality Unit
1992 Quality Unit 1993 Quality Unit 1994 Quality Unit

1995 Quality Unit

1996 Quality Unit 1997 Quality Unit 1998 Quality Unit 1999 Quality Unit
2000 Quality Unit 2001 Quality Unit 2002 Quality Unit 2003 Quality Unit
2004 Quality Unit 2005 Quality Unit 2006 Quality Unit 2007 Quality Unit
2007 Centennial Quality Unit 2008 Centennial Quality Unit