Carol Roberts
Chair of the Girlguiding Anglia Awards Committee
On behalf of the Awards Committee, I would like to encourage all Girlguiding Anglia members to consider submitting nominations for fellow volunteers and young members who you feel deserve recognition and thanks for what they do in guiding.
Many local guiding areas, such as divisions and counties, also have their own awards, so do take time to consider the most appropriate award for the nominee and seek advice from your local commissioner or county awards representative.
Nominations
The next submission deadline is: 9am on Friday 24th June 2022
Discretionary awards available at the regional or national level must be submitted to the Anglia region awards committee via your chair of county awards or county commissioner. Download the relevant awards nomination form or contact the region for more information.
Available awards
Given to members and non-members of Girlguiding as a sign of appreciation for their support.
Any member may present a Thanks badge after discussion with a leader or commissioner.
This brooch can be awarded by the Chief Guide, a Chief Commissioner or County Commissioner for good service to guiding.
Any adult member who volunteers regularly, irrespective of role, gender or age, is eligible for a Long Service Award.
The Anglia Brooch is awarded for commitment and level of service above 'the call of duty', notable display of courage, bravery or initiative.
For members under the age of 18 who have shown notable commitment or participation, made a notable difference to others, have empowered or influenced or demonstrated championing of the rights of young women.
This recognises young women in guiding who act as buddies, supporting their peers with additional needs within units, at events or on camps and holidays.
An award for any member up to her 26th birthday, who has displayed exceptional courage or who has shown great initiative or responsibility during an incident.
The Laurel Award celebrates exceptional service. It is awarded to active members of Girlguiding who have made an outstanding contribution to guiding.
The Silver Fish award recognises active members who have made an exceptional contribution across the breadth of Girlguiding.
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Congratulations to:
Ann Crome
The second-highest award from Girlguiding was presented to Ann in November 2021 for recognition of outstanding service to guiding.
Eliza Wong
Presented for an amazing effort in supporting the Brain Tumour Charity.
Doreen Longhurst
Presented for dedication to Girlguiding within Essex South East and especially to Guidewoods.
Eilidh Macleod
"Eilidh is an inspirational girl, much admired by all her Guiding friends for her enthusiasm for Brownies despite facing a challenging illness. Her determination to attend and to work for her gold award is outstanding".
Shirley Wardrop
Awarded the Anglia Brooch for outstanding commitment to Girlguiding, especially within Melbourn District-Cambridgeshire East, and supporting young women complete their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Julia Winstanley
Presented for exceptional quality of service given to Lincolnshire South and Anglia, including whilst as County Commissioner.
Linda Carpenter-Coxon
Presented for commitment and an exceptional level of service to unit, division, county and especially Minsk guiding.