{"number":"11.2","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.1 The Cornwell Scout Badge\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.1.1 Introduction\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Cornwell Scout Badge is awarded in respect of great heroism or pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty, together with great courage and endurance. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Cornwell Scout Badge is restricted to members under the age of 25. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAward holders may wear both the bronze badge and the cloth emblem of the same design on their uniforms.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.1.2 Supporting a Cornwall Scout Badge nomination\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExcept in Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty Lead Volunteers (and above) must have supported the nomination for the Cornwell Scout Badge before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support the Cornwell Scout Badge sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Country Headquarters must have supported the nomination for the Cornwell Scout Badge before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support the Cornwell Scout Badge sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.1.3 Supply\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E\u202FCountry) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement Award items are available to purchase from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.2 Gallantry awards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.2.1 Introduction\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAwards for gallantry are for acts which would normally include an element of personal risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEligible members are Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network members, and adult members (as determined by the Chapter 16 Teams Table). Helpers are also eligible for gallantry awards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAwards for gallantry are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.2.2 The gallantry awards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%; height: 394.667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECriteria\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 178.667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 178.667px;\u0022\u003EThe Gilt Cross\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 178.667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at moderate risk. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a blue and red vertically patterned ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003EThe Silver Cross\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at considerable risk. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a blue ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Bronze Cross\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe highest award of the Scouts for gallantry. Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at extraordinary risk. \u00A0 \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a red ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EA Bar may be awarded to the holder of any gallantry award\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EAwarded for further acts of gallantry in circumstances of similar risk.\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.2.3 Supporting a gallantry award nomination\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExcept in Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty Lead Volunteers (and above) must have supported the nomination for a gallantry award before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support a gallantry award sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Country Headquarters must have supported the nomination for a gallantry award before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support a gallantry award sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.2.4 Supply of gallantry awards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E\u202FCountry) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement award items are available to purchase from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.3 Meritorious Conduct Awards\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.3.1 Introduction\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAwards for meritorious conduct recognise conduct involving a high degree of courage, endurance, initiative, or dedication to Scouts, often through difficulties, without necessarily involving any element of risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEligible members are Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network members, and adult members (as determined by the Chapter 16 Teams Table). Helpers are also eligible for gallantry awards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAwards for meritorious conduct are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.3.2 The meritorious conduct awards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%; height: 357.333px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECriteria\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u0027s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a green ribbon with a blue vertical stripe and emblems or brooches corresponding to them.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003EMedal for Meritorious Conduct\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 160px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for meritorious conduct of an exceptionally high standard. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a green ribbon with a red vertical stripe and emblems or brooches corresponding to them.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EA Bar may be awarded to the holder of any meritorious conduct award\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EAwarded for further acts of comparable outstanding conduct.\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.3.3 Supporting a meritorious conduct award nomination\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExcept in Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Northern Ireland and Scotland\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty Lead Volunteers (and above) must have supported the nomination for a meritorious conduct award before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support meritorious conduct awards sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Country Headquarters must have supported the nomination for a meritorious conduct award before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to support meritorious conduct awards sits with the Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.3.4 Supply\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E\u202FCountry) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement award items can be purchased from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.4 The good service awards \u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.4.1 Introduction\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdults as determined by the POR Chapter 16 Teams Table and, exceptionally, others who have given valuable service to Scouts over a considerable period are eligible for good service awards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAwards for good service are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.4.2 The good service awards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere is a hierarchy of the good service awards: \u00A0\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Commendation for Good Service\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAward for Merit\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBar to the Award for Merit\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBar to the Silver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver Wolf\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce one good service award has been awarded, it is not possible to be awarded one which sits in the hierarchy prior to the one already received in this hierarchy. For example, if an Award for Merit has been awarded, it is not possible to retrospectively be awarded a Chief Scout\u2019s Commendation for Good Service. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGood service awards can be skipped if the member meets the other criteria for the award. For example, the member\u2019s first good service award could be a Chief Scout\u2019s Commendation for Good Service, an Award for Merit, a Silver Acorn, or even a Silver Wolf.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA good service award may only be awarded after completion of at least five years\u2019 service after receiving another good service award.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.4.3 The good service awards\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECriteria\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u0027s Commendation for Good Service\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for good service while holding adult roles for a period of not less than five years.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a white and yellow knot cloth emblem and a brooch of similar design.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003EAward for Merit\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for outstanding (keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated) service over a sustained period of at least 10 years while holding adult \u00A0roles. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a green neck ribbon and emblems or brooches with a green knot.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003EBar to the Award for Merit\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMay be awarded after at least five years of further outstanding service after receiving the Award for Merit. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a green neck ribbon with a vertical yellow stripe and emblems or brooches with a green knot and yellow fleur-de-lys.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003ESilver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAwarded after at least 20 years\u2019 service which should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding, while holding adult roles. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises an orange neck ribbon and emblems or brooches with an orange knot.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003EBar to the Silver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMay be awarded after at least five years of similarly distinguished service after receiving the Silver Acorn. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises an orange neck ribbon with a vertical green stripe and emblems or brooches with an orange knot and green fleur-de-lys.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003ESilver Wolf\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout, awarded for adult service of the most exceptional nature while holding adult roles. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award comprises a dark green neck ribbon with a vertical yellow stripe and emblems or brooches with a yellow and green knot.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.4.4 Approvers and Supporters\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn this rule the term Lead Volunteer should be interpreted as the relevant Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/how-teams-share-tasks/accreditations/leadership-team-accreditations/\u0022 title=\u0022Leadership Team Accreditations\u0022\u003EAward Nominations Supporter accreditation\u003C/a\u003E for their location.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.934%; height: 130.667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood service award\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApprovers\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Chief Scout\u0027s Commendation for Good Service\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EDistrict (or above) Lead Volunteers\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Award for Merit\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EDistrict (or above) Lead Volunteers\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Bar to the Award for Merit\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E Country) (or above) Lead Volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Northern Ireland or Scotland, the final level of local support must come from the relevant Chief Volunteer of Northern Ireland or Scotland, or by an individual who holds the Awards Nomination Supporter accreditation for Northern Ireland or Scotland as appropriate. Support from the relevant Northern Ireland or Scotland Awards Advisory Group may be sought before doing this.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Silver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E Country) (or above) Lead Volunteers.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Northern Ireland or Scotland, the final level of local support must come from the relevant Chief Volunteer of Northern Ireland or Scotland, or by an individual who holds the Awards Nomination Supporter accreditation for Northern Ireland or Scotland as appropriate. Support from the relevant Northern Ireland or Scotland Awards Advisory Group may be sought before doing this.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Bar to the Silver Acorn\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty Lead Volunteers (or above) must support (via the membership system) the Bar to the Silver Acorn before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Northern Ireland or Scotland, the final level of local support must come from the relevant Chief Volunteer of Northern Ireland or Scotland, or by an individual who holds the Awards Nomination Supporter accreditation for Northern Ireland or Scotland as appropriate. Support from the relevant Northern Ireland or Scotland Awards Advisory Group may be sought before doing this.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003EThe Silver Wolf\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 49.439%; height: 18.6667px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECounty Lead Volunteers (or above) must support (via the membership system) the Silver Wolf before it can be passed to the National Awards Advisory Group for a decision.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Northern Ireland or Scotland the final level of local support must come from the relevant Chief Volunteer of Northern Ireland or Scotland, or by an individual who holds the Awards Nomination Supporter accreditation for Northern Ireland or Scotland as appropriate. Support from the relevant Northern Ireland or Scotland Awards Advisory Group may be sought before doing this.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.4.5 Supply\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGood service awards are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI] \u003C/sup\u003ECountry) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement award items are available to purchase from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.5 The Chief Scout\u0027s Personal Award\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.5.1 Introduction\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Chief Scout\u0027s Personal Award is awarded by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group to recognise achievement not covered by the criteria for any other awards. It may be accompanied, where appropriate, with a suitable commemorative item. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Chief Scout\u2019s Personal Award comprises a green arrowhead badge superimposed on a gold circular background on a dark green cloth emblem or brooch. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.5.2 Supply\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u00A0\u003C/sup\u003ECountry) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement award items are available to purchase from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.6 The Commendation Award\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.6.1 Introduction\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere are no set criteria for the Commendation Award.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Commendation Award comprises a cloth emblem or brooch with a purple knot. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Commendation Award may be issued to youth members, to adult members or to non-members. \u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EThe Commendation Award must only be issued by the UK Chief Volunteer, other Chief Volunteers, Regional Lead Volunteers (England and Wales), County Lead Volunteers, District Lead Volunteers and Youth Leads at their discretion.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Commendation Award may be issued locally at any time and does not affect any nominations for good service or other National awards. \u00A0 \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.6.2 Supply \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EThe Commendation Award is restricted.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECertificates and badges must be purchased from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E. They are only available for purchase by the UK Chief Volunteer, Country Chief Volunteers, Regional Lead Volunteers (England and Wales), County Lead Volunteers, District Lead Volunteers, Youth Leads or Badge Secretaries.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.6.3 Recording on membership system\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Commendation Award may be recorded on the recipient\u2019s adult record on the membership system by submitting the details of the award to UK Headquarters using the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9fc88b6b45be4707b62f380924be77af\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Commendation Award - Membership system upload form\u0022\u003ECommendation Award - Membership system upload form\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E11.2.7 Length of service awards\u00A0\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.7.1 Introduction\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EService in the Scouts is recognised by the Chief Scout\u2019s Length of Service Award at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year intervals. \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAny service given while holding an adult appointment whilst a member of the Scouts (including British Scouting Overseas or the Overseas Territories) counts towards service. \u00A0\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003EThis does not cover service whilst in a youth role such as Scout Network. However, if a qualifying adult appointment were held concurrently, that service would count. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EQualifying service for the length of service awards need not be continuous.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA certificate and either a cloth emblem or brooch with a white knot and corresponding green number is available to all members of the Scouts (as determined by the Chapter 16 Teams Table) who reach these milestones.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EService with another Scout Association does not count towards service.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11.2.7.2 Supply\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThese items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the District (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReplacement award items are available to purchase from \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"deprecated":false,"url":"/por/11-awards-and-recognition-of-service/112-awards/","id":40196,"nodeName":"11.2 Awards","title":"Awards","type":"pORRule","image":{"url":"/media/10478/scouts-logo.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db789232a4a190","caption":"Scouts Logo","type":"jpg","size":30784,"width":800,"height":450,"altText":"The Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Awards","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 policy and rules for awards and recognition of service.","subHeader":"Find out about Scouts\u0027 policy and rules for awards and recognition of service.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDE5NiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/11-awards-and-recognition-of-service/112-awards/"}