Girl Guides of Canada-Alberta

The Alberta Rose Award is a very special Alberta Council award, which may be presented to someone who is making an outstanding contribution to Guiding within Alberta, Northwest Territories or the Yukon.

Criteria:

• The Medal of Merit is a prerequisite for the Alberta Rose.
• The Guider's service may be to adults or girls.
• Service need not include an Alberta Council position or be known within the Alberta Council jurisdiction.
• Service must be ongoing, and she must still be serving and intend to continue serving Guiding.
• Service must be above and beyond the requirements of the position.
• Approval cannot be based solely on past service already recognized by an award. Additional service since the last award presented must be documented in the supporting letters.
• Three Letters of support are required.

Special Note: A certificate will accompany the Alberta Rose Award.

The Ivy Award is presented to long time Guiders who exhibit the qualities of reliability, loyalty and friendship and who continue to serve in a unit or district, on a committee or as a member of a Trefoil Guild. They are always there to lend a hand, for example, when an extra Guider is needed for a unit or District event, to man an information table, mentor another member or to be a first aider.

Criteria:

• There is no prerequisite for this award.
• The Guider’s service may be to adults or girls.
• To be considered for this award, a Guider’s service must involve a consistent continuing effort throughout the Guider’s years of service. This service should mainly support Guiding at some level.
• The Guider must have served at least 25 years as an adult member of which at least 15 are in Alberta, Northwest Territories or the Yukon.
• There must be at least 3 years since the presentation of another award excluding Letter of Commendation, Gold Thanks, Team Award or Unit Guider Award.
• Three letters are required.

Special Note: A certificate will accompany the Ivy Award.

This special award is for Junior Leaders who are showing their leadership abilities. It is for those girl assistants who help their units consistently and take an active leadership role. It is more than leading an occasional game or helping with a craft. There is no requirement to be involved at any other level.

Criteria:

• Recipient must be a Junior Leader in Alberta Council jurisdiction.
• Girls have been a Junior Leader/Girl Assistant for at least 1 year.
• Attend meetings regularly and let the Guider know if they are unable to attend a meeting.
• They take part in planning the unit activities along with the unit Guiders.
• Are able and willing to plan and lead some program activities for the unit or a small group of girls in the unit. This might involve some preparation of materials at home.
• They engage the girls attention showing good leadership skills.
• Show an enjoyment in the Junior Leader role and have fun with the girls in the unit.
• Two (2) letters of support required.
• The award will be in 3 levels:
• Bronze 1-2 years
• Silver 3-4 years
• Gold - 5 + years
• Girls in the unit may nominate the Junior Leaders in their units.

Special Note: A Junior Leader may receive any or all the Awards during her tenure in Guiding, based on the number of years served as A Junior Leader/Girl Assistant. A certificate will accompany this award.

These awards require a minimum of 1 letter but 2 is recommended. One to be from an adult member and the second can be from an adult or girl member.

Sapphire Award

• Minimum of 10 adult member years.
• Sapphires embody wisdom, integrity and strength. They demonstrate exceptional promise, dedication and growth as a Guider.

Ruby Award

• Prerequisite is Sapphire award
• Minimum of 15 adult member years.
• Rubies represent passion for Guiding, courage and contribution to Guiding. They showcase strong leadership, mentorship to others and they inspire the Guiders and Girls they work with.

Diamond Award

• Prerequisite is Ruby
• Minimum of 20 adult member years.
• A Diamond symbolizes endurance, brilliance and lasting leadership. They continue to contribute to Guiding in a meaningful way and paves the way for others to shine. A Diamond continues to leave a legacy of leadership and mentorship while embracing change and showing others how to embrace it as well.

Gems chosen because they are the hardest gemstones and can withstand a lot of pressure.

To be able to give an award to longer serving members of Guiding who continue to actively participate within the jurisdiction of Alberta Council.

Criteria:

• A minimum of 25 years of adult service in Alberta Council jurisdiction.
• Must have been a unit Guider for at least 15 of those years.
• Must have served on a district/division/area/Alberta Council
• Must hold the Alberta Rose
• Continues to live the ideals of the Promise as indicated below.
• Four letters of support are required.

Special Note: A certificate will accompany the award and a biography along with a presentation photo will be put into a Book of Honour at Alberta Council Archives.

There is a great quote from Lord BP, “A Girl Guide knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” This is the basis for the Girl awards as it shows the progression of leadership and have a Know the Way, Go the Way and Show the Way awards. The award will have a stylized compass in the bronze, silver and gold colours. There is only one letter needed to apply for this and can come from the Guiders or from other girls.

Know the Way

• Awarded to Pathfinders or Rangers that show up consistently to meetings, participate in unit activities and represent Guiding in a positive way. They are curious, willing to learn and dedicated.

Go the Way

• Prerequisite is the Know the Way Award
• Awarded to Rangers that continue to show Know the Way characteristics, but also lead by example and are consistent and reliable.

Show the Way

• Prerequisite is the Know the Way Award
• Awarded to Rangers that continue to demonstrate Know the Way and Go the Way characteristics but also are responsible and take the lead whenever tasked with it. They exemplify maturity, consistent effort and are an inspiration to their peers.

• Fun Appreciation Awards Ideas
• Colourable Thank You Certificate
• Thank You Certificate 1
• Thank You Certificate 2
• Thank You Certificate 3
• Webinar: Writing Letters for Awards

Criteria:

• Can be presented to any youth member with a nomination by another youth member or Guider in their unit. Card and crest are sold together.
• This award does not need to be submitted through the portal.
• If you have questions, please email any-girlengagement@girlguides.ca

Special Note: Award comes with card. Can be ordered on the ANY Council Crest Order Form.

All awards are sent to ANY Council. Please use the address below for this section - Where would you like the award pin mailed?

11055 107 St. NW
Edmonton, AB
T5H 2Z6

Need help with writing your letter for an award nomination? Check out this letter writing webinar video.