Awards and recognition
Recognising achievements and thanking volunteers for their contribution to Scouts
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It’s so important that we thank and recognise our fellow Scouts for their incredible service. These are the shining lights who make Scouts possible.
At the Scouts we want to thank all our volunteers for their contribution to the Scouts. Find out more about Good Service award criteria and making nominations.
Nominating individuals for Meritorious Conduct, Gallantry, Cornwell Scout Badge and Chief Scout's Personal Awards.
Length of Service awards
Length of Service awards are just one way the Chief Scout shows gratitude for this service at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year intervals.
Learn more about these awardsCommissioner's Commendation
A local award that can be used by commissioners to recognise individuals (youth members, volunteers and non-members) for their contribution to the Scouts.
Find out more on giving an awardNational honours
National honours are awarded on merit, for exceptional achievement or commitment to service to Britain.
Discover more about national honoursAwards Advisory Groups
How local Awards Advisory Groups can help ensure individuals are recognised.
Learn more about Awards Advisory GroupsAward timelines and process
Learn more about the process and timelines when making nominations.
Discover the timelines for each awardWood Badge
Since September 1919, volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge once they have completed their leader training.
Discover more about Wood BadgesPrevious recipients
Discover a full list of the roll of honours since the year 2000.
See the previous award recipientsCitation masterclass
It's vital that citations include all relevant information so an informed decisions can be made on awards.
Learn how to write a great citationAward certificate redesign
The award certificates have been redesigned and will be in use from 1 May 2021.
Explore the designFeedback on our awards
Let us know the things we're doing well as well as ideas on possible improvements we may be able to make in the future.
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