Awards and Recognition
Sometimes we take for granted just what our adult and youth members accomplish as Girl Guide volunteers. Our members are creating challenging, rewarding, and inspirational programs for girls of all ages. How do we show these women that their talents and dedication are valued and appreciated?
Fortunately, we have a special way to tell these women and girls just how much they mean to us! Consider presenting a Girl Guides of Canada award to one of your fellow volunteers. You can show that you noticed her amazing contributions with many types of awards, and whether she is a Unit Guider who goes that extra mile or an organizer of district/area activities.
Letters of Support
Support letters are vital to the approval of an award and are a treasured keepsake for the award recipient. Many tips are available from the Provincial Awards website for preparing these heart-felt messages. You can also download a Word template from this page.
Submitting Awards
Submit award nominations using the GGC online awards portal. You will upload the letters of support with the application.
Let us recognize our volunteers!
Submit a Nomination
Resources for Awards in Calgary Area
If you have questions about awards, contact any-calgaryvolunteerawards@girlguides.ca.
We are very excited to let you know that our new Calgary Area Awards have been approved and your awards committee is ready to start accepting applications! The two awards are the Otter B. Friendship Award and the Calgary Area Honourable Service Award.
- Otter B. Friendship Award: The name was inspired by Lady Baden-Powell’s visit to Canada in 1935. She was given the name Otter Woman by Pat Grasshopper, Medicine Man from the Sarcee Reserve.
- Honourable Service Award: The name was inspired by the Girl Guide song, “On My Honour.” When we looked at the definition of the word honour we learned that it means “to regard with great respect.” At one time the word honour was part of the Guide promise.
Provincial and National Awards Websites
Girl Guides Scholarships
Girl Guides of Canada scholarships are available to girl and adult members who are pursuing post-secondary education. Calgary Area members can apply for both Provincial and National scholarships.
External Awards
Consider going outside Girl Guides of Canada awards to recognize your fellow volunteers. There are many awards in our community that you can nominate our members for.