At Girlguiding Leicestershire we want to thank all our volunteers for their contribution to guiding - it's an important way to make sure people stay with us.
Awards are a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of members and recognised volunteers in your team. You can use an award to recognise:
- Commendable conduct
- Outstanding and excellent service
- Long service
If you know of someone whose contribution/achievement could be recognised in one of the ways described below, please contact your local Commissioner, or the County Awards Adviser or Girlguiding Leicestershire County office, for advice.
Want to thank a volunteer?
What kind of awards can you nominate someone for?
Leicestershire Awards
County Brooch
Who is it for?
Any member who has given outstanding service to the county – often in more than one capacity.
How do I nominate someone?
Send details of your nomination to the office and it will be passed on to the county commissioner for her consideration. Once completed, the office will process your nomination before the badge is sent out for presentation.
County Appreciation badge
Who is it for?
Anyone! It could be a girl or adult, a member or a supporter...
How do I nominate someone?
Complete the nomination form (available from the office) and send it to your division commissioner for her to countersign it. Once completed, send the form into the office for it to be processed before the badge is sent out for presentation. There is a small charge for this award.
Hero Award
Who is it for?
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! Any member of Girlguiding can nominate the person they think is a hero.
How do I nominate someone?
Download and complete the application and send it to the county commissioner for consideration. Once approved and signed, arrangements will be made for a hero certificate to be sent out for presentation.
Midlands Awards
The Chief Commissioner’s Award
Who is it for?
Awarded to a member of Girlguiding Midlands who has given outstanding service at a local level.
How do I nominate someone?
Any person can nominate a member of Girlguiding Midlands for this award; however application forms must be signed by the local commissioner and the county commissioner. For more information, click here.
National Awards
Section Gold Awards
How do I order a Gold badge and certificate?
Please complete the relevant form giving details of your Rainbow/Brownie/Guide/Ranger. We love finding out about the activities they have completed and the badges they have earnt along the way, so please include as much detail as possible.
Ensure you have told your local commissioner that you are completing the form and if they are involved in presenting the award. Rainbow and Brownie Gold awards should be presented locally. Guide and Ranger awards will be presented at a County event. More information can be found here.
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Other National Awards
Thanks Badge
The Thanks badge can be either a brooch or lapel pin given to members and non-members of Girlguiding as a sign of appreciation for their support. This is available to buy from our equipment store.
Good Service Brooch
This brooch may be given to an adult member of Girlguiding or a branch association for excellent service to guiding. This is available to buy from our equipment store.
Long Service Awards
Any adult member who volunteers regularly, irrespective of role, gender or age, is eligible for a Long Service award. Service is counted from the date someone becomes a member, aged 16 or over, and actively carries out a role for 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 years. Years of service don't have to be consecutive.
More information about these awards can be found here.