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11.2.1 The Cornwell Scout Badge

11.2.1.1 Introduction 

  1. The 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.  
  2. The Cornwell Scout Badge is restricted to members under the age of 25.  
  3. Award holders may wear both the bronze badge and the cloth emblem of the same design on their uniforms. 

11.2.1.2 Supporting a Cornwall Scout Badge nomination 

Except in Northern Ireland and Scotland  In Northern Ireland and Scotland 

County 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. 

The 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. 

The 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. 

The 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. 

 

11.2.1.3 Supply 

  1. These items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County ([NI] Country) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement Award items are available to purchase from Scout Store.  

11.2.2 Gallantry awards

11.2.2.1 Introduction 

  1. Awards for gallantry are for acts which would normally include an element of personal risk. 
  2. Eligible 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. 
  3. Awards for gallantry are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group.   

11.2.2.2 The gallantry awards 

Award  Criteria 
The Gilt Cross 

Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at moderate risk.   

The award comprises a blue and red vertically patterned ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them. 
The Silver Cross 

Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at considerable risk.   

The award comprises a blue ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them. 
The Bronze Cross 

The highest award of the Scouts for gallantry. Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at extraordinary risk.    

The award comprises a red ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them 
A Bar may be awarded to the holder of any gallantry award  Awarded for further acts of gallantry in circumstances of similar risk. 

 

11.2.2.3 Supporting a gallantry award nomination 

Except in Northern Ireland and Scotland  In Northern Ireland and Scotland 

County 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. 

The 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 

The 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. 

The 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. 

 

11.2.2.4 Supply of gallantry awards 

  1. These items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County ([NI] Country) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement award items are available to purchase from Scout Store. 

11.2.3 Meritorious Conduct Awards

11.2.3.1 Introduction 

  1. Awards 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. 
  2. Eligible 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. 
  3. Awards for meritorious conduct are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group. 

11.2.3.2 The meritorious conduct awards 

Award  Criteria 
Chief Scout's Commendation for Meritorious Conduct 

Awarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard.   

The award comprises a green ribbon with a blue vertical stripe and emblems or brooches corresponding to them. 
Medal for Meritorious Conduct 

Awarded for meritorious conduct of an exceptionally high standard.   

The award comprises a green ribbon with a red vertical stripe and emblems or brooches corresponding to them. 
A Bar may be awarded to the holder of any meritorious conduct award  Awarded for further acts of comparable outstanding conduct. 

 

11.2.3.3 Supporting a meritorious conduct award nomination 

Except in Northern Ireland and Scotland  In Northern Ireland and Scotland 

County 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. 

The 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. 

The 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. 

The 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. 

 

11.2.3.4 Supply 

  1. These items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County ([NI] Country) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement award items can be purchased from Scout Store. 

11.2.4 The good service awards  

11.2.4.1 Introduction 

  1. Adults 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. 
  2. Awards for good service are made by the Chief Scout, who delegates approval to the National Awards Advisory Group.   

11.2.4.2 The good service awards 

  1. There is a hierarchy of the good service awards:  
    1. Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service 
    2. Award for Merit 
    3. Bar to the Award for Merit 
    4. Silver Acorn 
    5. Bar to the Silver Acorn 
    6. Silver Wolf 
  2. Once 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’s Commendation for Good Service.  
  3. Good service awards can be skipped if the member meets the other criteria for the award. For example, the member’s first good service award could be a Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service, an Award for Merit, a Silver Acorn, or even a Silver Wolf. 
  4. A good service award may only be awarded after completion of at least five years’ service after receiving another good service award. 

11.2.4.3 The good service awards 

Award  Criteria 
Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service 

Awarded for good service while holding adult roles for a period of not less than five years. 

The award comprises a white and yellow knot cloth emblem and a brooch of similar design. 
Award for Merit 

Awarded for outstanding (keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated) service over a sustained period of at least 10 years while holding adult  roles.   

The award comprises a green neck ribbon and emblems or brooches with a green knot. 
Bar to the Award for Merit 

May be awarded after at least five years of further outstanding service after receiving the Award for Merit.   

The award comprises a green neck ribbon with a vertical yellow stripe and emblems or brooches with a green knot and yellow fleur-de-lys. 
Silver Acorn 

Awarded after at least 20 years’ service which should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding, while holding adult roles.   

The award comprises an orange neck ribbon and emblems or brooches with an orange knot. 
Bar to the Silver Acorn 

May be awarded after at least five years of similarly distinguished service after receiving the Silver Acorn.   

The award comprises an orange neck ribbon with a vertical green stripe and emblems or brooches with an orange knot and green fleur-de-lys. 
Silver Wolf 

The unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout, awarded for adult service of the most exceptional nature while holding adult roles.  

The award comprises a dark green neck ribbon with a vertical yellow stripe and emblems or brooches with a yellow and green knot. 

 

11.2.4.4 Approvers and Supporters 
In this rule the term Lead Volunteer should be interpreted as the relevant Lead Volunteer or adults who have been assigned the Award Nominations Supporter accreditation for their location. 

Good service award  Approvers 
The Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service  District (or above) Lead Volunteers 
The Award for Merit  District (or above) Lead Volunteers 
The Bar to the Award for Merit 

County ([NI] Country) (or above) Lead Volunteers. 

In 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. 
The Silver Acorn 

County ([NI] Country) (or above) Lead Volunteers. 

In 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. 
The Bar to the Silver Acorn 

County 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. 

In 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. 
The Silver Wolf 

County 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. 

In 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. 

 

11.2.4.5 Supply 

  1. Good service awards are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County ([NI] Country) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement award items are available to purchase from Scout Store. 

11.2.5 The Chief Scout's Personal Award

11.2.5.1 Introduction 

  1. The Chief Scout's 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.  
  2. The Chief Scout’s Personal Award comprises a green arrowhead badge superimposed on a gold circular background on a dark green cloth emblem or brooch.  

11.2.5.2 Supply 

  1. These items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the County ([NI] Country) (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement award items are available to purchase from Scout Store. 

11.2.6 The Commendation Award

11.2.6.1 Introduction 

  1. There are no set criteria for the Commendation Award. 
  2. The Commendation Award comprises a cloth emblem or brooch with a purple knot.  
  3. The Commendation Award may be issued to youth members, to adult members or to non-members.  
    The 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. 
  4. The Commendation Award may be issued locally at any time and does not affect any nominations for good service or other National awards.    

11.2.6.2 Supply
The Commendation Award is restricted. 

Certificates and badges must be purchased from Scout Store. 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. 

11.2.6.3 Recording on membership system 
The Commendation Award may be recorded on the recipient’s adult record on the membership system by submitting the details of the award to UK Headquarters using the Commendation Award - Membership system upload form. 

11.2.7 Length of service awards 

11.2.7.1 Introduction 

  1. Service in the Scouts is recognised by the Chief Scout’s Length of Service Award at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year intervals.   
  2. Any service given while holding an adult appointment whilst a member of the Scouts (including British Scouting Overseas or the Overseas Territories) counts towards service.   
    This 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.  
  3. Qualifying service for the length of service awards need not be continuous. 
  4. A 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. 
  5. Service with another Scout Association does not count towards service. 

11.2.7.2 Supply 

  1. These items are dispatched by the Scout Awards Team to the District (or above) Awards Parcel Recipient for presentation locally.  
  2. Replacement award items are available to purchase from Scout Store.