Media

The Girls Shout Out! report conducted by Girlguiding UK found that over one in five ten- to 14-year-olds (23 per cent) were interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

‘Girl Guides gave me the self-confidence and determination necessary to succeed in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Being exposed to such a variety of experiences, challenges and adventures in a safe female environment meant I didn’t have to compete against boys. Guiding equips girls and young women with the skills they need to be whatever they want to be.'
Gabby Logan
TRIC Sports Presenter of the Year Award

Gabby Logan is a sports presenter who has led the way for women in football journalism. She currently presents Inside Sport for the BBC, a brand new magazine programme in which Gabby interviews high-profile sportsmen and women, and hosts panel discussions on current sporting issues. Previously she presented ITV 's Champions League coverage, was the first woman to cover a live terrestrial football match and has won the TRIC Award for Best Sports Presenter three times.

‘Looking back I think my Girl Guide experiences were an essential part of my development as a young adult. I learned how important it is to be part of a well-organised team and, when necessary, lead that team. I learned about valuing people's strengths and supporting their weaknesses, and that the effectiveness of a community depends upon these things. Most of all I learned about having fun and all of these experiences have enabled me to become a better person.’
Lesley Garrett
Gramophone Award for 'Best-selling Classical Artist of the Year'

Lesley Garrett, CBE, is one of Britain’s most popular sopranos, appearing regularly in opera, concerts and on television. As a recording artist she has eleven solo CDs to her name and a host of awards - including the Gramophone Award for 'Best-selling Classical Artist of the Year'. Lesley's major television appearances include Lesley Garrett…Tonight, Strictly Come Dancing, Who Do You Think You Are?, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy and ITV’s hit show Loose Women. Lesley was awarded a CBE in the 2002 New Year's Honours List for Services to Music.

Other award-winning women previously involved in Girlguiding UK include:

Rebekah Ashby, Regional Press Award, Business and Finance Journalist of the Year (journalist, The Journal)

Angela Rippon, European Woman of Achievement (broadcaster)

Clare Balding, Royal Television Society Television Sports Presenter of the Year Award

Rachel Cooke, British Press Award, Interviewer of the Year (journalist, The Observer and New Statesman)

Lulu OBE (singer)

Ashley Jensen, Golden Rose award for Best Sitcom Actress for Extras

Annette Crosbie OBE, two BAFTA awards for Best Actress

Claire Rayner OBE, HealthWatch Award, Medical Journalist of the Year Award