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 county 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, occasional volunteers, as you all give what you're able to for Girlguiding.
County Good Service Certificate
This certificate is automatically presented to a Leader receiving the 20 year Long Service Bar, providing the majority of service was within the County of Cornwall. It can also be recommended for the following:
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A leader who has given regular or exceptional commitment to County events or within a County appointment.
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A Leader who has continued Guiding in exceptional circumstances or has mad an exceptional contribution.
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A young member of the guiding in special circumstances. (e.g. a young member who has continued guiding through severe illness or prolonged medical treatment.
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Your Division Commissioner can make recommendations at the annual Awards meeting held in November.
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Huge congratulations go to the recent recipients of the County Good Service Certificate:
Christopher Bolton, Helen Cowan, Vikki Crayford, Jacque Foster, Donna Hicks, Dawn Lambert, Tamsin Mead, Lou Mitchell, Jill Morton, Emily Raspison, Fiona Jean Robson, Hannah Spencer, Lisa Taylor, Dawn Tyler, Mary Whitemore and Helen Wilcox.
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Pictured: some recipients of the County Good Service Certificate at the awards afternoon.
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.
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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.
Sue awarded a County Commissioner's Award to Karen Easton for her outstanding work towards recent county events, particularly the Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting in June 2022 and the County Coronation Fete in May 2023.
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 and who have already received a County Good Service Certificate.
The County Stardard Brooch was presented to Jess Adams in recognition of her work as part of the first county Inspire Coordinator team, Jessica Rush for her work as Assistant County Commissioner and Michelle Tuckwell for her time as Division Commissioner for Kerrier.
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Pictured: Jessica Rush and Jess Adams
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 and who have already received a County Good Service Certificate.
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.
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 Melissa Dale and Nikki Ormerod who were presented their Compass Awards in 2022.
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.
How to nominate
Download application packs for the Silver Oak, Compass and Young Adult Leader's Award from the Region website.
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To nominate someone for the Chief Commissioner's Award or the Region Thanks Badge apply in writing to the Chief Commissioner, C/o Julie Brown at the Region office. Nominations can be made by any member of Gilrguiding, the Trefoil Guild and associated organisations. The Awards Sub-committee may also make a nomination.
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National formal awards for leaders
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
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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
Well done to Yvonne Jennings, Josie Bee, Anne Wood and Sarah Langton on receiving their Thanks Badge.
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Yvonne has held numerous unit, District, Division and County roles over many decades.
Josie has been involved in Brownies and Guides since 1950 with a couple of breaks along the way. (She also had 5 years helping with Rainbows.)
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Anne and Sarah have both given many years of service to St Austell (Polkyth) District in various roles.
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Congratulations to you all and thank you for your outstanding dedication!
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Pictured: Josie Bee and Yvonne Jennings