TWO Lake Boga Scout leaders live by the "be prepared" motto.

But they were surprised when announced as recipients of two special service awards by Scouts Australia.

Amber Moynihan was awarded the Silver Emu for "sustained and exceptional" service to the movement for at least 20 years.

Ms Moynihan began Scouting at 1st Nyah West, then 1st Nyah/Nyah West, running Cubs and Scouts in the early 1990...