Awards.

Laurel Award.

The Laurel Award is awarded to those who have made a significant difference to guiding.  They have held a variety of roles within their District, Division and/or County, demonstrated excellent leadership skills and are highly regarded by their guiding peers.

Anyone who is a member of Girlguiding can initiate an application for a Laurel Award.  If you’d like to nominate someone, please read the application guidance [same link as above] and talk to your local Commissioner.

Nomination forms are available from awards@girlguiding.org.uk

Nominations are sent to the region’s awards committee, the Thanks and Recognition Group, for initial consideration and approval.  Find out more about the Thanks and Recognition Group and how often they meet

Silver Fish.

Only a small number of Silver Fish awards are granted.  The nominee must have demonstrated an exceptionally high standard of service to Girlguiding with ample experience in a variety of roles in their District, Division and/or County.  They will have made a considerable impact on girls and adults, both locally and internationally.  They will work to inspire girls and motivate volunteers and their work should demonstrate a major contribution to guiding in other countries.

Anyone who is a member of Girlguiding can initiate an application for a Silver Fish.  If you’d like to nominate someone, please read the application guidance [same link as above] and talk to your local Commissioner.

Nomination forms are available from awards@girlguiding.org.uk

Nominations are sent to the region’s awards committee, the Thanks and Recognition Group, for initial consideration and approval.  Find out more about the Thanks and Recognition Group and how often they meet

Chief Commissioner’s Award.

The Chief Commissioner’s Award may be awarded to an active member or young person who deserves recognition for something special.  This may be for an outstanding contribution within Girlguiding North East England, for service in the face of adversity, or displaying exceptional courage or initiative.

Make a nomination

County Commissioners can make a nomination using the application form below.

Application forms must be accompanied by supporting letters or recommendations which may come from both within and outside of guiding.  These should describe what the member did, how they did it and what the outcome was.  It is likely that there will need to be more than one citation to provide a full picture of the person.  The Thanks and Recognition Group members are looking for the character and achievements of the nominee.  It is suggested that there should not be more than four citations, although a citation may contain comments from more than one person.

Information must be supplied in recognition of the nominee’s impact on guiding at unit, district, division, county, region, or country level, as applicable.

Information must be supplied relating to the nominee’s range of influence, which could include both within and outside of guiding, and be relevant to the nomination.

The Thanks and Recognition Group base their judgement solely on the information in the supporting documentation.

Careful consideration is given to each application and decisions made by the Thanks and Recognition Group are final, subject to ratification by the Chief Commissioner.  The group chair will provide informal feedback to the proposer.

Crown Award.

The Crown Award may be awarded to any exceptional member of Girlguiding North East England between the ages of 5 and 18 who exemplifies the Guide Laws in all aspects of their everyday life.

Make a nomination

Any Girlguiding NEE member can make a nomination using the forms below.

Application forms must be accompanied by four to six supporting recommendation forms, which may come from both within and outside guiding.  The recommendation forms should show how the nominee exemplifies the six elements of the Guide laws (outlined on page 4 of the Reference Sheet).  The Thanks and Recognition Group are looking for the character, personality, and achievements of the nominee.

Information must be supplied showing how the nominee embodies the Guide Laws in their actions both within and outside guiding.

The Thanks and Recognition Group base their judgement solely on the information in the supporting documentation, so please ensure you present as rounded a picture of the individual as possible.

Careful consideration is given to each application and decisions made by the Thanks and Recognition Group are final, subject to ratification by the Chief Commissioner.  The group chair will provide informal feedback to the proposer. 

The Thanks and Recognition Group reserve the right to co-opt an appropriate young member to support the application.