{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPosthumous awards\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/good-service-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Good Service awards\u0022\u003EGood Service\u003C/a\u003E as well as \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/meritorious-conduct-and-gallantry-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards\u0022\u003EMeritorious Conduct and Gallantry\u003C/a\u003E posthumous award requests can move through the awards process if the nomination has been supported/approved by the first level before the member passed away, except in the case of a Gallantry award, where the individual concerned dies as a consequence of the incident.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe submission of a posthumous award nomination form/decision to the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0should be timely, but certainly within 12 months of the members death.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPlease get in touch with the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0or a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/uk-awards-team/\u0022 title=\u0022The National Awards Advisory Group\u0022\u003ENational Awards Advisory Group Member\u003C/a\u003E if you wish to discuss this topic further.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERetired members\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/good-service-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Good Service awards\u0022\u003EGood Service award\u003C/a\u003E requests for Retired members can only move through the awards process if the nomination has been supported/approved by the first level before the members was classified on the membership system as a \u0027Retired member\u0027.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPlease get in touch with the UK Headquarters\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/uk-awards-team/\u0022 title=\u0022The National Awards Advisory Group\u0022\u003ENational Awards Advisory Group Member\u003C/a\u003E if you wish to discuss this topic further.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFast track awards\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ENormally \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/wood-badge/\u0022 title=\u0022Wood Badge\u0022\u003EWood Badges\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/length-of-service-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Length of Service awards\u0022\u003ELength of Service Awards\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/good-service-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Good Service awards\u0022\u003EGood Service Awards\u003C/a\u003E are dispatched on a quarterly basis (whilst \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/meritorious-conduct-and-gallantry-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards\u0022\u003EMeritorious Conduct and Gallantry awards\u003C/a\u003E as well as the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/meritorious-conduct-and-gallantry-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards\u0022\u003ECornwell Scout Badge\u003C/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/meritorious-conduct-and-gallantry-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards\u0022\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Personal Award\u003C/a\u003E are sent out on a bimonthly basis. But in exceptional circumstances, a request can be made for the \u003C/span\u003EUK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003Eto fast track any of these awards and get them sent out sooner.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EEvery situation is taken on a case-by-case basis but in the past, awards have been fast tracked due:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EUnexpected terminal illness.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EUnexpected retirement.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EUnexpected special occasions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EUnexpected location move.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What are acceptable fast track reasons?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re requesting an award to be fast tracked, you must first follow the normal nomination process for that award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor Good Service awards:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe member must be nominated for the award via the membership system.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe nomination must be supported/approved locally via the membership system\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThen\u003C/strong\u003E email the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E*\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E to request the nomination to be processed as a fast track.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMeritorious Conduct and Gallantry awards as well as the Cornwell Scout Badge and the Chief Scout\u2019s Personal Award:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/meritorious-conduct-and-gallantry-awards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards\u0022\u003EMeritorious Conduct, Gallantry, Cornwell Scout Badge \u0026amp; Chief Scouts Personal Award\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;nomination form must be completed and supported locally by the relevant individuals.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThen\u003C/strong\u003E email the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E*\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E with the nomination form and request it to be processed as a fast track.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor Length of Service awards:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECheck the membership system to ensure the member has reached the relevant Length of Service milestone. (In the membership system, Length of Service awards will appear on a members profile that day the system notes the member reaches that milestone).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThen\u003C/strong\u003E email the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E*\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E to request the award be sent out sooner than normal timeframe.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor Wood Badges:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ECheck the membership system to ensure the member has achieved the relevant Wood Badge.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThen\u003C/strong\u003E email the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E*\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E to request the Wood Badge be sent out sooner than normal timeframe.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E*When emailing the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E with a fast track request, make sure you\u003C/strong\u003E:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EStart the subject of the email with \u2018URGENT\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EProvide a detailed explanation as to why you\u2019re requesting the fast track.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EConfirm if there is a specific date it\u0027s required for.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003EConfirm who you want the items sent (assuming everything is approved).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Fast track process"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EEvery situation is taken on a case-by-case basis, but it will generally be declined if:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EYou just forgot to submit the nomination in time for the normal deadline.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe nominee doesn\u2019t meet the criteria of the award.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe award doesn\u2019t have the correct local support/approval.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf the situation isn\u2019t deemed to be exceptional enough to warrant a fast track.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"When will a fast track request be declined?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EGenerally, if everything is okay with the submission, the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E aim for award items to be delivered locally* within one week of a fast track request being received by email however, this will also depend on:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EHow urgent the request is.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe current workload of the Scout Awards Team.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EHow often the Scout Awards Team is in the office that week.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf a decision on granting the awards needs to be made by the National Awards Advisory Group or not.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf there are any queries raised concerning the nomination.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E(*If required however, a digital version of the certificate can be emailed out if the postal delivery will not arrive in time.)\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How long will a fast track request take?"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPlease get in touch with the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk?subject=Posthumousawards\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E or a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/uk-awards-team/\u0022 title=\u0022The National Awards Advisory Group\u0022\u003ENational Awards Advisory Group Member\u003C/a\u003E if you wish to 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