Awards and recognition
Learn about our awards to celebrate members' achievements and excellence in guiding
Awards are a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of members and recognise volunteers in your team or area.
You can use an award to recognise great work, outstanding and excellent guiding and long service.
Formal awards are just one way to say thanks. See more ideas for thanking your volunteers, recognising the great things they do, and making every thank you feel special.
Long service awards
Any adult member who volunteers regularly, no matter what their role, gender or age is, can get 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.
The county commissioner should keep an eye on when active members in their county are due to receive awards. If there’s any query about length of service, the decision of the county commissioner is final.
Other awards
Members can also be nominated for these awards:
Some areas (districts, divisions, counties, countries and regions) might have their own local or regional nominated awards. You can find out more about these awards on their website.
Gifts you can buy on our online shop
Thanks badge
The thanks badge can be either a brooch, pin or cloth badge. It can be given to members and non-members 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.
The thanks badge can only be given to a member of the Trefoil Guild if they’ve given service specifically to Girlguiding.
Good service brooch
The good service brooch can be given to an adult member of Girlguiding for excellent service to guiding. It can be awarded by:
- The chief guide, for service to Girlguiding.
- A chief commissioner, for service in a country or region.
- And a county commissioner, for service in the county.
To be eligible for a good service brooch, the nominee must have completed a role no more than 6 months before the application is made.
