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.
Calgary Area Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
The Certificate of Appreciation can be presented to any youth or adult member in recognition of excellent service. This certificate can be presented by the nominating member. Please provide the text (20 words or less) you would like to appear on the certificate. Please email submit this nomination on the Calgary Area Award Form to receive the certificate by email for you to print for presentation and to ensure the certificate is entered into the member's IMIS record.
Calgary Gold Special Award
The Calgary Gold Special Award can be presented to any youth or adult member in recognition of excellent service. This certificate can be presented by the nominating member. Please provide the text (20 words or less) you would like to appear on the certificate. Please email submit this nomination on the Calgary Area Award Form to receive the certificate by email for you to print for presentation and to ensure the certificate is entered into the member's IMIS record.
Otter B Friendship Award
The Otter B friendship award is presented to current adult members who have 5 years of Guiding, such as an Adviser, Unit Guider, Mentor, Trainer, Treasurer, Administrator or other role within Guiding. She will provide serene and superior service to Girl Guides. Recipients will be active participants in trainings and embody the sisterhood of Guiding.
Calgary Area Honorable Service Award
The Calgary Area Honorable Service Award is presented to current adult members with a minimum if 15 years of service in Guiding, including at least 5 in Calgary Area. This Guider demonstrates the spirit of Guiding through the qualities listed in the Guiding Laws including, but not limited to: honesty, trust, respect, courage and strength. The recipient will be actively involved in one or more aspects of Guiding such as an Adviser, Unit Guider, Mentor, Trainer, Treasurer, Administrator or other role within Guiding.
Templates
Generic Template
Merit Awards Template
Merit Awards Letter Template: If you wish, you can use this Word template to write letters of support for Bronze, Silver and Gold Merit Awards.
Unit Guider Awards Template
Calgary Area Fillable Thank You Certificate
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.