{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EAward criteria\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Scouts we want to thank all our volunteers for their contribution to the Scouts - it\u0027s an important way to make sure people stay with us and to recognise their achievements and Good Service awards are one way of doing this.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe a current adult member of the Scouts (as determined by the Chapter 16 Roles Table).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave all active roles at a \u0027full\u0027 appointment (which includes having completed all mandatory learning).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave enough service for the award they\u2019re being nominated for.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave a valid Criminal Records Check (if relevant for their active roles).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave \u003Cstrong\u003Enot\u003C/strong\u003E received a Good Service award in the last five years.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENot already have the award they\u2019re being nominated for.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the correct previous Good Service award (if relevant for the award they\u2019re being nominated for).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#003982","title":"All Good Service award nominees must:","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EPlease be aware that any Good Service Award nomination in the membership system with a \u2018Draft\u2019 or an \u2018Under review \u2013 Locally\u2019 status that has \u003Cstrong\u003Enot been modified in over three months\u003C/strong\u003E may be automatically \u0027Rejected\u0027 by the membership system.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#088486","title":"Note about dormant nominations","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Learn more about the specific criteria for each Good Service award below.)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003EThings to consider before making a nomination\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen nominating someone for a Good Service Award, please consider the criteria for all awards that the nominee may be eligible for (e.g. a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awarding-a-commendation-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Awarding a Commendation Award\u0022\u003ECommendation Award\u003C/a\u003E, a Good Service Award, a \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/Gallantry Award, the Cornwell Scout Badge or the Chief Scout\u2019s Personal Award\u003C/a\u003E) to ensure the most suitable award recognises their achievements/contribution to the Scouts, because two Scouts awards shouldn\u2019t be awarded for the same accomplishments.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf an individual does not meet all the necessary criteria for a Good Service award, it may be more appropriate to consider a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awarding-a-commendation-award/\u0022 title=\u0022Commendation Award\u0022\u003ECommendation Award\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/thanks-badge/\u0022 title=\u0022Thanks Badge\u0022\u003EThanks Badge\u003C/a\u003E or nominating them for 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.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBefore supporting/approving a nomination (especially if the nomination is for a Lead Volunteer), you should communicate with and gain support from their immediate line manager to ensure the award is appropriate and supported by them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EAward holders who do not wish for their name to be included on the published\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/previous-award-recipients/\u0022 title=\u0022Previous award recipients\u0022\u003ERoll of Honour\u003C/a\u003E should contact the UK Headquarters\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003EScouts Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"","link":null,"colour":"#088486","title":"What questions are asked when nominating someone for a Good Service Award?","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOutline what this role involves and the time commitment the nominee puts in.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Main role in Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOutline what\u0027s involved in any other roles in Scouts and the time commitment the nominee puts in.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Service in addition to their main role in Scouts"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOutline specific achievements and impact of the nominee since their last Good Service Award (if they have one). Examples could include how they\u2019ve: helped grow membership, raised funds, managed large projects or rebuilt their headquarters, etc. Please quote specific figures where possible.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Key achievements"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhere a previous Good Service Award is held, please outline whether the nominee has continued to provide service at a similar level or whether you believe the quality/complexity of their service has substantially increased and why.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Level of service"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOutline any involvement that the nominee has with other organisations since their last Good Service Award. Highlight if this involvement has directly benefitted Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Community involvement"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAttachments can also be uploaded as part of the nomination.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Any other relevant information"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESummarise why the member is deserving of this award. This information can then be read out when the award is presented but will also appear on the member\u0027s profile against the award.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Citation"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Learn how to make a Good Service award nomination","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENominations for these awards should be made via the membership system.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/awards/#NominateSomeoneForAnAward","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/awards/#NominateSomeoneForAnAward","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Lower Good Service awards","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAwarded in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It should be regarded as the Chief Scout\u0027s recognition of the very real contribution made to the Scouts by the individual concerned.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen sewing a cloth badge on to a uniform, please note that the top left-hand curve of the design should be yellow.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/11075/chief-scouts-commendation-for-good-service.jpg?width=295\u0026amp;height=197\u0026amp;mode=max\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022 width=\u0022295\u0022 height=\u0022197\u0022\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"The Chief Scout\u0027s Commendation for Good Service"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAwarded for outstanding service. 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via the membership system.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/awards/#NominateSomeoneForAnAward","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/volunteer-experience/digital-tool-guides/awards/#NominateSomeoneForAnAward","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#003982","title":"Higher Good Service awards","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAwarded after at least five years of similarly distinguished service after receiving the Silver Acorn.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/11083/bar-to-the-silver-acorn-medal.jpg?width=198\u0026amp;height=263\u0026amp;mode=max\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022 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