Other ways to recognise people
In addition to the national honours system, the outstanding work and dedicated service of some individuals and Groups within the Scouts have been recognised in other community and national awards too.
High Sheriff Awards are a mark of distinction and recognition given to local based volunteers, groups and public servants making a significant contribution to society through enhancing safety and cohesion in our communities.
These awards can be used to celebrate the public spiritedness of so many in our communities. High Sheriffs can present various awards during their year of office to thank people for their contributions to the work of the justice system, to combat crime or to support people in the community.
Areas of recognition can include.
· Increased social inclusion
· Improved educational attainment
· Crime reduction
· Improved community cohesion
· Improved health and wellbeing
In some cases, the High Sherif may also add some eligibility criteria such as;
· Eligible groups will be charities, community and voluntary groups, CICs limited by guarantee and other not for profit organisations who:
· Are based in within the High Sherif Area, or can show specifically how people in the area benefit from their activities
· Have a written constitution or set of rules
· Are governed by a board of trustees/directors/management committee with a least 3 members (two of whom are unrelated)
Young people and adults in Scouts can sometimes be deserving of such local recognition for their efforts that are captured in the areas for recognition set out by their local High Sheriff.
If you know of such people then please consider reaching out to your High Sheriff to discuss how they can be recognised for their work and efforts.
A list of the current High Sheriff’s can be found here.
British Citizen Awards: Recognition for individuals doing extraordinary things in the local community.
Child of Britain Awards: Recognising the efforts and achievements of courageous children, their families and charities that support them.
Dementia Hero Awards: Recognising the inspirational achievements of those who care for people with dementia.
Groundwork Community Awards: Honouring small groups making a big difference to our quality of life.
Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society: Gives awards for bravery and life-saving in Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and the Port of Liverpool.
Order of St John: Awards those who’ve endangered their own lives with conspicuous bravery by saving, or attempting to save, someone else.
Pride of Britain Awards: Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people who make our world a better place.
Royal Lifesaving Society UK: Awards the Mountbatten Medal for saving or attempting to save life. Most awards are for swimming proficiency.
Shipwrecked Mariners' Society: Makes annual awards for skill and gallantry.
Society for the Protection of Life from Fire: Gives recognition to individuals who perform acts of bravery in rescuing others from fire.
The Prime Minister's Points of Light Award: Recognising outstanding UK volunteers making a change in their community.
The Unsung Hero Awards: Recognising non-medical, non-clinical National Health Service staff & volunteers.
Jack Petchey Achievement Awards: Recognising outstanding young people aged 11-25 across London and Essex.
Kingdom FM's Local Hero Awards: Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people who make Fife a better place.
Mayor of London's Volunteering Awards: Recognising the invaluable contribution that volunteers make to creating safer, stronger and more resilient communities across London.
Pride of Scotland Awards: Honouring Scotland's unsung heroes.
The Welsh Charity Awards: Recognising and celebrating the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.
Young Scot Awards: Celebrating the inspirational contributions and achievements of thousands of young Scots who have made a real difference to communities across Scotland.