Awards

On these pages we aim to recognise the achievements of both our adult volunteers and youth members.

Adult volunteers are thanked and recognised for their service to Scouting via Long Service Awards and Good Service Awards. Higher Awards are given out annually on St George’s Day.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Awarded for good service while holding an adult appointment for a period of not less than five years good service

The Award for Merit

Awarded after a period of not less than 10–12 years of outstanding service while holding an adult appointment

Bar to the Award for Merit

May be awarded after not less than five years of further outstanding service while holding an adult appointment

The Silver Acorn

Awarded after a period of no less than 20 years of specially distinguished service while holding an adult appointment

The Bar to the Silver Acorn

May be awarded after not less than five years of further especially distinguished service while holding an adult appointment

The Silver Wolf

The unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout, awarded for service of the most exceptional nature.

Youth members work towards Chief Scout’s Awards but can also get special awards in rare circumstance for acts of gallantry and meritorious conduct.

Full historic records for higher adult awards