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Henny Smit-Nielsen
Information on Alberta Council scholarships may be found on our
Scholarships page.
National GGC Scholarships
For information on scholarships sponsored by the Girl Guides of Canada National Scholarship program, visit the
GGC National Website.
The Lady Baden-Powell Award is the highest award that a Guide can
earn. It involves completing the Guide Program as well as extra
initiative in the areas of Community Service, Volunteering, while
learning about the life and work of our World Chief Guide, Lady Olave
Baden-Powell. The Award is a pin in the shape of the Guide uniform hat
that Lady B-P almost always wore.
The Canada Cord is the highest award that a Pathfinder can earn. The
requirements include completing the Pathfinder Program as well as extra
initiative in the areas of Community Service, Volunteering, and
specific hours spent in developing Leadership or Camping skills. The
Award is a pin that is worn on a red ribbon around the neck to
ceremonial occasions, the pin itself may also be worn on the Pathfinder
or Ranger Pin Tab.
Thanks to BC Girl Guides Council for sharing their
Canada Cord resources!
In 2018, the role of GGC’s Chief Commissioner was retired and split into two new positions: Chair of the Board of Directors and Guiding Ambassador.
As a result, in April 2018, our final Chief Commissioner presented a new name for her award so that Rangers could continue to work towards this accomplishment. Girls across the organization supported the new name, the
Trailblazer Leadership Award, which took effect in September 2018.
To accommodate Rangers who prefer to complete the Chief Commissioner’s Award (CCA), we are extending the availability of the CCA certificates and pins until June 2019.
After June 2019, all versions of the CCA will be retired. At that time, any Rangers working on the award can easily
transfer what they’ve completed towards the Trailblazer Leadership Award.
To learn more about the Trailblazer Leadership Award and what is involved in receiving this recognition, log on to the
Girls First Platform and search for “Trailblazer.”
External Awards
Emerald Foundation - If you set a positive environmental example or know of an organization or individual who does, be sure to take this opportunity to share these success stories with others - submit a nomination for an Emerald Award today. The Emerald Awards recognize excellence in preserving, protecting, enhancing and sustaining our environment in 12 different categories. Judges look at the positive, tangible and long-term impact of projects as well as, where appropriate, efforts that reflect collaborative approaches. Use the link to check for deadline.
Government of Alberta Great Kids Award - a Government of Alberta awards program that recognizes the outstanding contributions of children and youth at home, at school and in the community. Great Kids are a diverse group of children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18 who demonstrate determination, generosity, compassion, courage and a strong spirit. Use the link to check for deadline.