Girl Guides of Canada

May be given to a girl or adult member who has contributed in any capacity that deserves thanks.

The pin is often given for one specific action, but can also be given for overall good service.

May be given to each team member who has planned and completed an event or project.

In order to be considered for the Team Award, the members of a team must demonstrate:

• Operating as a well-functioning team
• Planning and completing an event or project.
  OR
• Working well during a time of adversity

Presented to Unit Guiders and Adult Participants in recognition of good service in the Unit Guider role which is demonstrated by:

• Providing girls with diverse and empowering programming and opportunities
• Ensuring there are regular bridging opportunities in their unit
• Always welcoming new members
• Attending trainings
• Participating in district or communities of Guiding meetings
• Upholding the values of GGC

The award is given in three levels:

• Bronze Unit Guider Award (1–3 years experience)
• Silver Unit Guider Award (4–10 years experience)
• Gold Unit Guider Award (11+ years experience)

The years of experience are cumulative and a Unit Guider or Adult Participant may receive any or all of the award levels during their tenure in Guiding.

The bronze can be received by a Unit Guider or Adult Participant in their first year. The Unit Guider award is typically awarded in order of Bronze, Silver and Gold, but can in exceptional circumstances be given out in a different order.

Presented to Commissioners and Administrative Community Leaders (ACL) in recognition of good service in a Commissioner or ACL role, which is demonstrated by:

• Leading by example
• Actively welcoming new members and retaining current members
• Mentoring adult members
• Upholding the values of GGC
• Gaining the respect of members, girls and caregivers.

Presented to adult members for service to Guiding above the basic requirements of the position held, which is demonstrated by:

• Especially dedicated or excellent service to Guiding
• Having gone above and beyond the basic requirements of their Guiding position.

Can be awarded three times in the following order:

• Bronze Merit: for a member's first Merit Award
• Silver Merit: for a member's second Merit Award
• Gold Merit:  for a member's third Merit Award

An adult member may receive any or all of the Merit Awards during their tenure in Guiding. Except for in special circumstances, the awards must be received in the specified order.

Presented for exceptional service to Guiding above the basic requirements for the position held, which is demonstrated by:

• Having displayed exceptional commitment to their Guiding role
• Having gone above and beyond the basic requirements of their Guiding position

In order to be considered, a member must demonstrate exceptional service to Guiding at the provincial or national level, and exceptional commitment to their provincial or national Guiding role.

In order to be considered, a member must demonstrate:

• Exceptional service to Guiding at the national level
• A meaningful contribution to the enrichment of Guiding in Canada.

In order to be considered, a member must:

• Show great courage and endurance while facing adversity
• Have demonstrated fortitude within the past 12 months. (However, the onset of adversity may have occurred further in the past.)

Recipients must be current members, but need not be evaluated based on their level of involvement with GGC if adversity has prevented their active involvement.

The award may be given posthumously in special circumstances. Posthumous applications must be made no more than one year after death.

In order to be considered, a member must display heroism by risking their life or personal safety by saving or attempting to save the life of another person. The display of courage could be during a Guiding activity or outside of Guiding.

Applications must be made as soon as possible and no more than 12 months after the incident.

Given in recognition of ongoing, dedicated, and long-term service to Guiding, demonstrated by:

• A cumulative contribution as a member of major committees, working groups, teams, or other groups
• The promotion of Guiding to the broader community
• The development of initiatives that support the strategic direction of Guiding
• Having made a profound cumulative impact on Guiding at the local, the provincial or national level

In addition, the HLA could be given:

• Upon a member's retirement from active Guiding, or
• Upon a member's completion of a significant role in Guiding that could signify the peak of someone's Guiding career, or
• In recognition of sustained, long-term, exceptional service to Guiding in a Unit Guider role.
• The HLA is typically awarded after 30 years of service.

Recipients must comply with GGC conditions of membership as per GGC Bylaws and Screening Policy, with the exception of paying the annual membership fee.

The Silver Thanks Pin may be given to a non-member who has contributed in any capacity that deserves thanks.

The pin is often given for one specific action, but can also be given for overall good service.