Award packages are mailed to the person indicated on the application (this can be the nominator, the nominee or someone else). You can present the award at any time.
Once you submit your award nomination, it is reviewed by at least two volunteer reviewers. Award packages are then compiled bi-weekly (weekly during the busy spring season) and sent to the mailing house for printing and mailing. Please keep in mind the following time frames when submitting awards and planning presentation dates.
Unit Guider Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Merit Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Medal of Merit, ACL Award, Gold Thanks Pin, Team Award Reviewed by: National Reviewers Timeline: 6 – 10 weeks Purchased by: Ontario Council
Ontario Award, Outstanding Youth Award Reviewed by: Ontario Reviewers Timeline: 6 – 10 weeks Purchased by: Ontario Council
Beaver, Gold Maple Leaf, Honorary Life, Fortitude, Valour Reviewed by: National Reviewers, Ontario Council, National Council Timeline: 8 – 12 weeks Purchased by: Ontario Council
Because GGC staff are working remotely, awards are being mailed through a mailing house in Pickering, and the award mailing process may take longer. Packages are sent via letter mail and cannot be tracked. We cannot guarantee delivery dates.
The national office is responsible for uploading all awards to iMIS once a year in the summer.
Other Questions? Please email on-recognition@girlguides.ca.