Which is the most appropriate award?
Girlguiding Hampshire West Awards
County Good Service Award
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for what they do for Guiding in the county? The County Good Service Award is presented to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding contribution and commitment that any member over the age of 18 years has made to the promotion and enhancement of guiding within Hampshire West.
Full details of the criteria and procedures are available in the downloads section below.
How to apply
- Check the nominee meets the criteria for this award.
- Complete the County Good Service Award nomination form.
- Obtain a minimum of three additional County Good Service Award supporting information forms.
- Send the forms to the Chair of the Awards Committee.
Applications need to be with the Chair of the committee by the 1 February, 1 May or 1 October for consideration at that month’s meeting.
All forms required are available in the downloads section.
Hampshire West Courage Award
Do you know a young member or adult member who has shown initiative or responsibility at an incident, continued their Girlguiding journey or role whilst overcoming personal problems, or shown long term commitment to others? If so, please nominate them for the County’s Courage Award to recognise the selflessness of giving to others.
Full details of the criteria and procedures are available in the downloads section below.
How to apply
- Check the nominee meets the criteria for this award.
- Complete the County Courage Award nomination form.
- Obtain a minimum of two additional County Courage Award supporting information forms.
- Send the forms to the Chair of the Awards Committee.
Nominations need to be with the Chair of the committee by the 1 March or 1 October for consideration at that month’s meeting.
All forms required are available in the downloads section.
The Hampshire Rose
The Hampshire Rose is awarded to leaders, commissioners and appointment holders when they leave Girlguiding or reach age 65, whichever is sooner, having completed a minimum of 30 year’s service in Girlguiding of which 15 years must be in Hampshire West.
The County Thank You brooch
The County Thank You brooch is presented by the county commissioner to any adult member or supporter who has made a significant and special contribution to a guiding event, activity or role. It is not a formal award, but a way for the county commissioner to show gratitude and recognition of service to Girlguiding Hampshire West. As it is in the gift of the county commissioner there is no nomination process.
Girlguiding South West England Awards
Silver Oak Leaf Award
The Silver Oak Leaf will be awarded to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding contribution and commitment that any adult over the age of 18 years has made to the promotion or advancement of Guiding within South West England.
Compass Award
The Girlguiding South West England Compass Award can be gained by any adult member aged 18 years and over. It is awarded to recognise the dedication of our members at local level who give freely of their time on a regular basis to provide good quality guiding to the girls in their unit and local area and to the benefit of the local community.
Young Adult Leaders Award
The Girlguiding South West England Young Adult Leaders Award can be gained by any Leader aged 18 to 30 years who has done something special, something remarkable. The something special or remarkable is wide ranging and will depend on the individual’s circumstances.
Chief Commissioner’s Award
This is awarded at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner to a member or non-member of Girlguiding South West England of any age, from Rainbows upwards. The Awards Sub-committee may also recommend a nomination. Letters of application for this award should be sent to the Chief Commissioner, c/o Lucy Asher. Nominations can be made by any member of Girlguiding, the Trefoil Guild and associated organisations.
Region Thanks Badge
The Region Thanks Badge is awarded by the Chief Commissioner to any adult member or non-member over the age of 18 years who has given service or achieved something special which is worthy of recognition by the County. The Awards Sub-committee may also recommend a nomination. Letters of application for this award should be sent to the Chief Commissioner, c/o Lucy Asher. Nominations can be made by any member of Girlguiding, the Trefoil Guild and associated organisations.
National Girlguiding Awards
Thanks badge
This is given to either a member or non-member 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.
A Thanks Badge may only be given to a member of the Trefoil Guild if they have given service specifically to Girlguiding.
Good Service brooch
The Good Service brooch may be given to an adult, who is a member of Girlguiding or a Branch Association, for excellent service to guiding, by:
a Chief Commissioner, for service in a Region
a County Commissioner, for service in the County
Long Service Awards
30, 40, 50, and 60 year long service awards - The County Commissioner will present these awards and will supply these long service awards at no charge to your division.
5, 10 and 20 year long service awards - The Division Commissioner will normally present the 20 year awards and District Commissioners the 5 and 10 year awards. These awards are available form the County Badge Secretary at Chandler’s Ford Guide Shop, cost of these is covered by Division/Districts.
1, 3 , 15, 25, 35 year service awards - These awards are sent out monthly, direct from the Region office, with a letter of congratulations from the Chief Commissioner.
Girlguiding Hero Award
To show appreciation to members or friends of Girlguiding who have done something wonderful that has in some way helped others. This certificate will be signed by the Chief Guide, Chief Commissioner and County Commissioner to show that throughout the organisation the person's efforts are truly appreciated. A way to celebrate those heroes who go above and beyond what is expected of them!
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
Girlguiding Discretionary Awards
The Guiding Star Award
This award may be given to any member of Girlguiding (up to their 26th birthday) who has displayed exceptional courage or who has shown great initiative or responsibility at an incident.
The Laurel Award
The Laurel Award is a Girlguiding award given in recognition of outstanding service to guiding. This award may be given to an active adult member of Girlguiding or one of the Branch Associations.
The Silver Fish
The Silver Fish is Girlguiding’s highest award. It is given in recognition of outstanding and distinguished service and an exceptional contribution to a wide section of Girlguiding, including international guiding either in the United Kingdom or abroad. This award may be given to an active adult member of Girlguiding or one of the Branch Associations.
