{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOur awards: Recognising our fellow Scouts\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESaying thank you and well done is one of the simplest, but most powerful ways to recognise our fellow volunteers. It really does count for so much.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThat\u2019s why our award scheme is so important. Recognising people\u0027s contribution in a meaningful way will leave them feeling valued and motivated.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EI\u2019d therefore be grateful if you can put people forward for our award scheme. Service Awards are there make people feel even more special \u2013 beyond a simple word of thanks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe know you\u2019re busy with Scouts and your other commitments, which is why we aim to make the nomination process as simple as possible. You should find everything you need here. But remember, our National Awards Advisory Group is also here to help.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s also important we recognise those adults and young people who\u2019ve shown courage in adversity and quick thinking in the face of danger. You\u2019ll also find out how to nominate people for Gallantry and Meritorious Conduct, including the Cornwell Scout Badge.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPlease think carefully about the most deserving volunteers and make your nomination. An award will mean so much to them.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThank you,\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDwayne Fields\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Scout\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#490499","title":"A message from Dwayne","image":"/media/dzsn5ery/dsc_6190_mmp-chris-and-press.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daffce89638ec0","imageFocus":"","imageId":81351,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch2\u003EIntroduction\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Scouts, all of our volunteers help to shape young people\u2019s lives for the better. Just as our young people appreciate, and look up to their leaders and role models, we want our volunteers to know just how amazing they are too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u2019ve helped out as a Beaver leader for years, put in every effort to make sure that all of our young people get the most out of their Scouting experience, or you\u2019ve been exceptionally brave when times get tough, our awards are here to recognise the things you do.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrating someone\u2019s hard work is always important, and can motivate them even more. If you want to nominate someone for an award, take a look through the ones we offer. Or, if you just want a way to say thank you, take a look at some of our \u003Ca href=\u0022/news/2019/november/8-meaningful-ways-to-thank-your-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u00228 meaningful ways to thank your volunteers\u0022\u003Ethank you ideas\u003C/a\u003E and other \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/tools-to-support-leadership-teams/celebrating-success/thanking-our-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Thanking our volunteers\u0022\u003Eresources that can be used to thank volunteers\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019ve lost an award, or you just want another one for your uniform, you can get them from \u003Ca href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022\u003EScout Stores\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you need help with anything on the awards pages, you can get in touch with the UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E, who will be able to help.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Learn more about the history of the Scout awards","buttonLink":{"name":"History of the Scout awards","id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/21356/awards-decorations-and-their-emblems-of-the-scout-association-formerly-the-boy-scout-association.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":{"value":"490499","label":"490499"},"alignment":"left"}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAwards are our way of saying thank you for something exceptional, so when making a nomination, it\u0027s important to recognise this, and below are some tips.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#6310bc","title":"Saying \u0022thanks\u0022","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":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink\u003C/strong\u003E about our fellow volunteers, the people who are always doing even more than is expected of them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETheir\u003C/strong\u003E conduct may have been outstanding and worthy of recognition, been meritorious or even gallant.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"T"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow\u003C/strong\u003E long have they been doing it for and do they already have an award?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHave\u003C/strong\u003E a conversation with their line manager(s) to determine how best to recognise them.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"H"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre\u003C/strong\u003E they up to date with all their mandatory learning?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre\u003C/strong\u003E they compliant with Criminal Records Checks?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"A"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote\u003C/strong\u003E down all the brilliant things they do for the Scouts (with a time frame).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote\u003C/strong\u003E down examples of when they were a positive role model despite personal adversity or very brave (collect evidence where possible).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"N"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKnowing\u003C/strong\u003E them helps. 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