Hero award

Show your appreciation of members and friends with this award

An award for members or friends of Girlguiding who have done something special.

Who can be nominated for the Hero award?

Heroes can be of any age. They can be members or friends of Girlguiding. Reasons to give the Hero award are as wide as your imagination!

For example:

  • A special fundraising effort
  • Supporting an individual or member of the community
  • Supporting local guiding
  • Showing fantastic citizenship
  • Coping with adversity

Who can nominate someone for a hero award and how?

Any member of Girlguiding can nominate the person they think is a hero.

Download the Hero award application form, complete it and send it to your county commissioner. Once it’s approved and by the county commissioner, we’ll send out a certificate. Anyone can present this award.

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