{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022normaltextrun\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022color: black; background: white;\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s so important that we thank and recognise our fellow Scouts for their incredible service and achievements. Formal awards are just one way to do this, and while the awards themselves are important accomplishments, it\u2019s also vital that they\u2019re presented in a \u003Cstrong\u003Etimely\u003C/strong\u003E fashion and during a \u003Cstrong\u003Esuitable\u003C/strong\u003E occasion in a way that is meaningful for the award recipient.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESending congratulations and presenting awards\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EA congratulations letter from the UK Chief Volunteer (for \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awards-process/lower-good-service-deadlines-and-processing/\u0022 title=\u0022Lower Good Service deadlines and processing\u0022\u003ESilver Acorn\u003C/a\u003E/\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awards-process/higher-good-service-deadlines-and-processing/\u0022 title=\u0022Higher Good Service deadlines and processing\u0022\u003EBar to the Silver Acorn\u003C/a\u003E awards) and from the Chief Scout (for \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awards-process/higher-good-service-deadlines-and-processing/\u0022 title=\u0022Higher Good Service deadlines and processing\u0022\u003ESilver Wolf\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;awards) will be sent directly to the award recipient in the month after their award is mailed out (\u003Cstrong\u003EMarch, June, September, December\u003C/strong\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EA congratulations letter from the Chief Scout (for \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/awards-process/meritorious-conductgallantry-deadlines-and-processing/\u0022 title=\u0022Meritorious Conduct/Gallantry deadlines and processing\u0022\u003EMeritorious Conduct/Gallantry awards, the Cornwell Scout Badge and the Chief Scout\u0027s Personal Award\u003C/a\u003E) is mailed out locally along with the award certificate and corresponding award items, so the announcement of this award can be controlled locally.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EUK Headquarters encourages local communication (via various methods including letters, emails, phone calls or in person) to inform and congratulate members on their approved award to be completed as soon as the award is received locally. In this communication it\u2019s suggested that the award recipient is also notified as to when/where/how they\u2019ll be presented with their award (which should, where possible, be within three months of the award date).\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 cellspacing=\u00220\u0022 cellpadding=\u00220\u0022 class=\u0022MsoTableGrid\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022104\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 77.75pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonth\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022616\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 461.75pt; 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padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESilver Acorn award nomination submitted via membership system.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022mso-yfti-irow: 2;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022104\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 77.75pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFebruary\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022616\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 461.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ESilver Acorn award nomination approved locally via membership system.\u003Ca href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e1dfb54bf60c475c909fb9a506c6e157\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022mso-yfti-irow: 3;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022104\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 77.75pt; 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border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EApril\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022616\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 461.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EProcessing of Silver Acorn award submission by UK Headquarters \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:awards@scouts.org.uk\u0022\u003EScout Awards Team\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022mso-yfti-irow: 5;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022104\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 77.75pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EMay\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022616\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 461.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EApproved Silver Acorn award is posted to individual who holds the Awards Parcel Recipient accreditation for the relevant County/Area/Region (Scotland) via quarterly awards mail out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/timely-presentation-of-awards/\u0022 title=\u0022Timely presentation of awards\u0022\u003ELocal congratulations\u003C/a\u003E sent directly to award recipient.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022mso-yfti-irow: 6;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd width=\u0022104\u0022 valign=\u0022top\u0022 style=\u0022width: 77.75pt; 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Finding out about their award themselves via the membership system or from a third party who spotted it (e.g. in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/previous-award-recipients/\u0022\u003ERoll of honour\u003C/a\u003E), can sometimes make the recipient feel undervalued.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EScout locations usually have several formal opportunities throughout the year when awards/Wood Badges can be presented (e.g. St George\u2019s day, AGM\u2019s, a dedicated Awards presentation event), but there are also many informal opportunities which could be used.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhen presenting awards (including Youth Top Awards) as well as Wood Badges, it\u2019s important for this to be done in both a timely and appropriate manner. To do this you should consider the following points:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETo ensure members feel suitably recognised for their achievements, it\u0027s vital for them to be communicated with as early as possible on the subject:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet members know asap what they\u2019ve achieved (i.e., the same month the award is received locally)*.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECongratulate members asap on their achievement (i.e., the same month the award is received locally).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELiaise with members appropriately concerning possible presentation opportunities (i.e., the same month or the month after the award is received locally).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPresent members with their award/Wood Badge within three months of the award being received locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E*The initial local correspondence with a member to notify them of what they\u2019ve achieved, could also congratulate them on their award/Wood Badge, and offer a few designated opportunities for when/where the award/Wood Badge can be presented to them.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"When?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe decision over where the presentation of an award/Wood Badge takes place will be both significant and personal to the recipient. Some may wish this to take place at Group or Section level, whereas others may prefer a more formal setting in the District or County, and some may want no fuss made at all.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBy ensuring the award recipient is comfortable with the presentation setting, they\u2019re more likely to come away feeling valued, so it\u2019s imperative to consult with them (or someone who knows them extremely well e.g. a partner or parent/guardian) on this matter.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Where?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThe person presenting the award/Wood Badge can also affect how the award recipient feels about the presentation and so again, consultation with the recipient (or someone who knows them extremely well) on this matter is central to ensuring a positive experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIf the award/Wood Badge is presented at Group level, the recipient may prefer their Section Team Leader to make the presentation rather than someone from the District, however for longer Length of Service awards, or higher Good Service awards (e.g. the Bar to the Silver Acorn/Silver Wolf) a presentation by someone from County level may be more appropriate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EFor some situations, it may also be suitable to ask the local \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/national-honours/promoting-national-honours-and-external-award-schemes/contacting-lorddeputy-lieutenants/\u0022 title=\u0022Contacting Lord/Deputy Lieutenants\u0022\u003ELord-Lieutenant\u003C/a\u003E to make the presentation (especially when presenting youth members with their King\u2019s Scout Award).\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Who?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWhilst a surprise presentation can be well received by some, it could result in some award recipients feeling uncomfortable. Consulting with someone who knows them extremely well before proceeding with this option is therefore imperative.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Surprise presentations!"}]}]},{"items":[{"type":"Plain","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThere are several ways that letters can phrased, but here is just one example that could be used to thank a member for their 30 years of service:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#003982","title":"Example Length of Service congratulations letter","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 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EDear\u0026nbsp;Anne Example,\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIt gives me great pleasure to congratulate you on achieving your 30-year length of service award.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOn behalf of the young people and adults of Location County I would like to thank you for your amazing and dedicated service of over three decades, this is quite an achievement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EI\u0027ve copied your District Lead Volunteer into this email, so they too can share in your achievement. Please contact your District Lead Volunteer to discuss how you\u2019d like to have your award presented locally.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EIn addition to a local presentation, the County has three award presentation opportunities in the coming year where I would be delighted to formally present you with your award:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\u0022\u003EEvent name on Day Date Month Year at Event location\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\u0022\u003EEvent name on Day Date Month Year at Event location\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\u0022\u003EEvent name on Day Date Month Year at Event location\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EPlease let me know if you\u2019d like to attend one of these so I can arrange for a formal invitation to be sent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EOnce again, thank you for your dedicated service to the Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EBest wishes\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESignature\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EName\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELocation Lead Volunteer\u003C/p\u003E","label":"30 year service thank you letter example"}]}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"Timely presentation of awards","versionDate":"18 May 2024","reviewDate":"01/01/0001","redirectUrl":"","id":79679,"nodeName":"Timely presentation of awards","title":"Timely presentation of awards","type":"contentPage","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Timely presentation of awards","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"6310bc","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83OTY3OSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/learning-development-and-awards/awards-and-recognition/timely-presentation-of-awards/"}