Thanks for the information, Dale! Though, I have one more question. Where is the official BSA documentation that the "Explorer knot" is the knot used to represent the Young American Award? I couldn't find anything about it in the Insignia Guide. I did find a couple of webpages confirming what you had said, but I am still left looking for something more official.
Sorry if it seems like I am pushing the issue, but I want the person that I am nominating (assuming of course she actually receives the award) to be able to provide official documentation that she is wearing the knot correctly if questioned by someone.
YIS,
PH_2004