Young Member Award

This Award is for Young Members, between 5 and 17 years of age who have done something extra special in their Unit,

or in their local community

Nominated by Unit Leader or Commissioner

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County Ranger/Young Leader Award

(Badge and Certificate )

To recognise excellent or continuous good service within their Unit, District, Division or County for at least 12 months.

Nominated by Unit Leader or Commissioner.

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County Good Service Award - the County Thanks Badge

(Badge and Certificate)

To recognise good service in Worcestershire. This could include gaining an extra qualification, completion of a special project, or participation in District, Division or County events.

This may be awarded to members or non-members.

County Brooch

(Brooch and Certificate)

This award acknowledges outstanding service to Worcestershire, often in more than one capacity. It is not intended to be given solely for length of service but given for consistent and exceptional service.

This may be awarded to any adult member of Girlguiding Worcestershire.

Association Good Service Brooch

This brooch may be given to an adult member of Girlguiding, who holds a current member and recognised volunteer card, or who may have completed a role no more than six months before the application is made.

Nominated by Unit Leader or Commissioner.

Association Thanks Badge

The Thanks Badge can either be a brooch or lapel pin given to members and non-members of Girlguiding as a sign of appreciation for their support. Any member of Girlguiding may present a Thanks Badge after discussion with a leader or Commissioner.

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MIDLAND REGION AWARDS

Girlguiding Midlands has three awards recognising outstanding service at all levels.  The Chief Commissioner award will not be presented in 2024 so will publish dates and details for 2025 later this year.

There are separate forms and criteria for each of these and more information can be found on the 

MIDLANDS WEBSITE

Midlands Region Award

An award given to active adult members of Girlguiding Midlands.  The nominee should have given exceptional service, commitment or inspirational volunteering at county or region level, had an impact within their county and / or region and be highly respected by their guiding peers.

Midland Region Award of Merit

This award may be given to any member of Girlguiding Midlands who have shown great initiative and responsibility either at an incident or during a particular / certain circumstance,

OR

to any member under the age of 30 who continues their guiding activities whilst displaying a positive attitude despite experiencing a long-term medical condition or coping with exceptional circumstances.

Girlguiding Hero Award

Girlguiding have created a very special certificate for a Girlguiding Hero

Heroes can be of any age. They can be members or friends of Girlguiding. Reasons to give the Girlguiding Hero certificate are as wide as your imagination!

Examples could be:

  • A special fundraising effort

  • Supporting an individual or member of the community

  • Supporting local guiding

  • Showing fantastic citizenship

  • Coping with adversity

Or…? Well you tell us! Anything that demonstrates the effort a person has put in.

For more information look at the GirlguidingUK’s website

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There are other higher Girlguiding UK awards e.g. The Silver Fish and The Laurel Award, these have complex criteria and need to be discussed with Commissioners before making a nomination.

PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION AWARDS 2024

  1. Recommendations for all awards should be in consultation with Unit Leaders, District/Team Leaders or Division Commissioners. They can be submitted by anyone involved with Girlguiding, but must be signed by the Division Commissioner/County Commissioner.

  2. All forms for County and Girlguiding Good Service awards must be completed on the correct Nomination Form for 2024. They must be received at the County Office, or emailed to countyawards@girlguidingworcs.org.uk by Friday 31st May  at the latest. Forms received after the closing date will be held over until 2025. Guidelines and criteria can be found here

  3. The Awards Panel will meet in June to discuss all awards.

  4. Recipients (and a guest) will be invited to the Thanks & Recognition Event on 27th October at the Pear Tree, Droitwich. A short citation will be read and they will receive their award.  Division Commissioners will receive a list of recipients, and also names of any unsuccessful nominees, from their Division.

  5. For information about how to submit a nomination for either the Midlands Region Award or the Midlands Merit Award, please contact the County Chair of Awards – countyawards@girlguidingworcs.org.uk

  

WHAT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING A NOMINATION

  • Maintain confidentiality – the nominee should not know of the application.

  • In what capacity do you know the person and for how long.

  • Describe her personal attributes and what makes her stand out from others, try to give examples and build up her character.

  • Describe her Guiding service – her achievements, roles in which she was/is outstanding with examples.

  • Describe her influence on others – leadership skills, innovative ideas, inspirational work, training skills, supporting adults and girls.

  • What makes her special.

  • Describe any special event or project where she made an outstanding contribution.

  • Any other aspects of her life which are relevant to the award.

Examples of nomination recommendations are found here