HONOURS & AWARDS
Information about Volunteer Recognition
There are two main ways that we can Thank Volunteers for Service or Recognize them for their contributions to Scouting: formal recognition through the Honours & Awards Committee or informally, through the group. Sometimes both are appropriate. Special Youth Recognition can also be part of the formal process.
Recognition
- If you would like suggestions for informal recognition, a visit to the Scout Shop for certificates, plaques, gifts could be helpful. You can check the Scout Shop Catalogue on the Scouts Canada Web site.
- If you think that recognition is needed, Bruce Riddiough has put together a brief summary of available awards.
- The Scouts Canada website has several places to visit for assistance.
- See the Links page at left to access application forms and other information.
Long Service Awards
- Recent administrative changes within Hamilton Wentworth Area have an effect on the Honours & Awards process. If you believes that you or a someone in your group will be eligible for Long Service Recognition (e.g. 10 year, 15 year, etc.) at the end of this Scouting year, it is important to act now.
- Write a note to H & A (Bruce Riddiough) informing of eligibility for a Long Service pin. Include full name, group number and a phone number. You can take or send the Help Desk at Scout House and label the information “to the attention of the Honours & Awards Committee, c/o Bruce Riddiough. Or you can send your information by email. Remember to give all information.
Chief Scout Awards & Queen’s Venturer Award Recipients
- Chief Scout Awards and Queen’s Venturer Awards are usually part of the Annual Awards Banquet held in March and arrangements need to be made. The Area Commissioner needs to know the names and phone numbers of the Scouter involved and the youth involved.
- Contact: Area Commissioner: Tom Morrow tommorrow@mountaincable.net (905) 628-2154.
- or: Deputy Area Commissioner: Sandra Taylor tsuris2@hotmail.com (905) 689-4983