Recognising achievement
Find out who's received awards, and more about awards which you can be nominated for or to nominate someone you'd like to be recognised.
Girlguiding Cornwall and South West England region each have a range of fantastic awards which are waiting for YOU to nominate your fellow volunteer. We are so proud of the many fabulous things that all our leaders, helpers, and occasional volunteers do. You all give what you're able to for Girlguiding.
Awards from Girlguiding Cornwall
Girlguiding Life Membership
To recognise individuals who have given long-term, exceptional commitment to Girlguiding Cornwall a
Life membership can be given.
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is the highest recognition available to honour the exceptional contribution of individuals who are, or have been members of Girlguiding Cornwall.
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will only be given in exceptional circumstances.
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recognises an individual who has demonstrated significant, high quality committed service, encouraged other leaders and enhanced the reputation and future of Girlguiding overall.
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Is bestowed on those who epitomise all elements of Girlguiding’s Code of Conduct.
Welcome to our new County Life Members in 2025 who join our 38 existing Life Members.
Barbara Nicolaou
Pam Johnson
Mary Hussey
Congratulations!
County Commissioner's Award
This award was created in 2010 and is made from South Crofty tin. It is awarded to any Leader for exceptional service to Girlguiding Cornwall.
Names for this award can be put forward to the County Commissioners but it is at her discretion if the award is to be given to the person nominated.
The County Commissioner's Award was presented to Hannah Tame for her outstanding contribution in helping with Safeguarding within the County, and Alison Hallett for all she has done obtaining grants and updating the facilities at our County Campsite, Carwynnen.
Pictured: Hannah, Sue (County Commissioner) and Alison
County Standard Brooch
This award was first introduced in 2000. It is awarded to say thank you to adult members or non-members, who have given some special service to Girlguiding Cornwall. This includes:
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County Vice-Presidents and Life Members.
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Members who have served on the County Executive Committee.
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Members who have given an excellent piece of service to Cornwall.
The County Standard Brooch was presented in 2025 to:
Jen Burnett for her role as County Enquiry Coordinator.
Agatha Hodges for her joint role as Kerensa Editor.
Emma Forrest for her role as County Team Lead for Communications and Public Relations.
Laura Miucci for her role as County Ranger Adviser.
Amy Peach - Gibson for her role as Queen's Guide Co-ordinator.
Pictured Laura, Emma, Agatha and Jen
Young volunteer award (18-30 years old)
First presented in 2025 the Young volunteers award recognise the amazing work of our younger volunteers, where you can nominate the awardee!
Requirements:
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Have shown commitment over a period of at least 2 years in Girlguiding Cornwall.
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Demonstrated that they are following Girlguiding’s Volunteer Code of Conduct.
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The information needs to be from the last two years in Girlguiding Cornwall.
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Two nominations are required for this award.
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The Division Commissioner needs to endorse all nominations by emailing the County President: countypresident@girlguidingcornwall.org.uk
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Closing date for nominations is 30 November.
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The award can be awarded again after 5 years.
Complete the form for your nomination to be considered by the Awards Committee.
The first recipients of the Young Volunteer Award in 2025 were presented to:
Hannah Brooks
Lisa Frawley
Lauren Rosevear
Congratulations!
Pictured Lauran, Lisa and Hannah
St Piran's award (31+ years)
Introducing in 2025, the St Piran's Award, to recognise the amazing work of our volunteers who make guiding happen throughout Cornwall.
Requirements:
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Have shown commitment over a period of at least 2 years in Girlguiding Cornwall.
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Demonstrated that they are following Girlguiding’s Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Fulfilled a minimum of 4 of the following:
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Kept up to date with Guiding developments, including attending trainings.
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Have a regular commitment to the unit/s they are attached to and maintain a quality programme offering the girls a wide range of opportunities.
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Attend unit activities, including those not during unit time e.g. Remembrance Parade, Pot of Gold Day, sleepovers etc.
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Promote Girlguiding Cornwall in their local community.
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Have contributed to a County or Division or District event.
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Have held an appointment at District or Division level.
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Attend regular planning meetings with their unit team and take on an active role or supporting role in the unit meeting.
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The information needs to be from the last two years in Girlguiding Cornwall.
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Two nominations are required for this award.
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The Division Commissioner needs to endorse all nominations by emailing the County President: countypresident@girlguidingcornwall.org.uk
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Closing date for nominations is 30 November.
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The award can be awarded again after 5 years.
Complete the form for your nomination to be considered at the Awards Committee.
Pictured: Julie, Bethany, Shirley, Emily-Jo, Tina and Claire
Anita, Emma and Bex
The first recipients of the St Piran's Award in 2025 were presented to:
Tina Buddle
Julie Dingle
Emily-Jo Hawkins
Bex Ivins
Bethany Jordan
Anita Parsons
Emma Sharp
Shirley Smith
Julie Tuffnell
Claire Waters
Carole Webster
Congratulations!
Awards from South West England
Silver Oak Leaf Award
The Silver Oak Leaf will be awarded to recognise and acknowledge the outstanding contribution and commitment that any adult has made to the promotion or advancement of Guiding within South West England.
Who’s it for? Members aged over 18 years old.
Congratulations to Jean Whetham and Sue Harris on the presentation of their Silver Oak Leaf Award.
So well deserved for everything they both do for Girlguiding Cornwall.
Compass Award
The Girlguiding South West England Compass Award is awarded to recognise the dedication of our memebers at a local level who give freely of their time on a regular basis to provide good quality Guiding.
Who’s it for? Members aged 18 years and over.
Congratulations to Emma Forrest, Jill Morton, Jessica Rush and Heather Walker on receiving their Compass Award.
(September 2024)
Pictured here are Emma Forrest, Jill Morton, Sue Harris (Girlguiding Cornwall County Commissioner), Racheal Tattum (Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding South West England), Jessica Rush and Heather Walker
Young Adult Leaders' Award
The Girlguiding South West England Young Adult Leaders' Award can be gained by a leader who has done something special or remarkable. This is a wide ranging award and will reflect the individual circumstances.
Who’s it for? Members aged 18 -30 years old.
Chief Commissioner's Award
The Chief Commissioner's Award is given at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner to a member or non-member of Girlguiding South West England.
Who’s it for? Members and non-members of any age.
Region Thanks Badge
The Region Thanks Badge is awarded by the Chief Commissioner to anyone who has given service to achieved something special which is worthy of recognition by the Region.
Who’s it for? Members and non-members over the age of 18 years.
1yr, 3yr, 15yr, 25yr & 35yr Service Awards
The Region's 1yr, 3yr, 15yr, 25yr and 35yr Service Award badges are sent out automatically to our members in recognition of the time they have given to Girlguiding in the region.
Hidden Hero Award
The Girlguiding South West England Hidden Hero Award was awarded to recognise the dedication of our members at a local level, who had been nominated for giving freely of their time on a regular basis to provide good quality Guiding.
How to nominate
Find out more about each award, how to nominate and to download nomination forms by visiting Girlguiding South West England website.
Girlguiding Hero Award.
The Girlguiding Hero Award enables members to show their appreciation for fellow members or non-members of Girlguiding who have done something wonderful, or gone above and beyond what would be expected of them, and which has in some way helped others. Any member can make a nomination, and the recipient can be any age.
Go to the Girlguiding Website where you will find full information and a nomination form. When you have completed the form, send this to the County Commissioner for her to sign and forward to the Region Office.
National Formal Awards
At Girlguiding 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:
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Commendable conduct
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Outstanding and excellent service
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Long service
Click on the awards below to find out who is eligible for the award and how to nominate a Leader to receive the award.
Formal awards
Thanks Badge
A Thanks Badge was awarded to Andrew Johns for many years of help and in particular for creating the huge Fun Letty cupcake at Kevewi and taking it down again!.
Good Service Brooch
A Good Service Brooch was awarded to Jessica Rush for all her dedication as joint editor to Girlguiding Cornwall's Kerensa Magazine.
Long Service Awards 2025
Find out about all National Formal awards here.
To find out more about Awards and how you can nominate others download our county Awards and recognition booklet.