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Adult Resources : National Adult Awards

National Adult Awards

Scouting Ireland encourages all County Commissioners to ensure that members are recognised for their commitment to Scouting, and are nominated for awards as appropriate.

The Association encourages the nomination of members for external awards or recognition e.g. County Youth Service Boards, Comhairle na Mire Gaile, Vocational Educational Committees, Library Boards, People of the Year Awards or other Community Awards. National Office will be happy to assist with applications.

Categories of Awards:

•     Service Awards

•     Meritorious Awards

•     Honour Awards

•     Order of Cú Chulainn

•     Scouting Ireland - Community Award

Service Awards:

•     5 Year Bronze Service Award

•     10 Year Bronze Service Award

•     15 Year Silver Service Award

•     20 Year Silver Service Award

•     25 Year Gold Service Award

All Service Awards are given for satisfactory service in any recognised Scout or Guide Association.

Nominations may be made by a Group Leader, or by a County Commissioner, a Provincial Commissioner or a member of the National Management Committee. All nominations for Service awards are sent to the Chief Commissioner (Adult Resources) for consideration, and are made by the National Adult Awards Committee.

Meritorious Awards:

•     The Thanks Badge is awarded to Non-Members for sustained service.

It is awarded by the Group Council and approved by the County Commissioner. The National Adult Awards Committee is notified of individuals awarded with the Thanks Badge.

•    The Chief Scout's Commendation is awarded for service above the normal standard.

•     The Bronze Merit Award is awarded for service of an exceptional character.

•     The Silver Merit Award is awarded for exceptional & notable service to Scouting.

•     The Gold Merit Award is awarded for leadership of the most inspiring kind in Scouting.

All meritorious awards, other than the Thanks Badge, are awarded by the National Adult Awards Committee, on the nomination of a Group Leader, County Commissioner, Provincial Commissioner, or member of the National Management Committee. When considering nominations, it is important to remember that the award is intended to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of the nominee, as distinct from the length of their service.

Honour Awards:

•    The Chiefs Scout's Commendation of Honour is awarded for active participation in rescue operations or for Scouting under difficulties.

•     The Bronze Honour Award is awarded for active participation in rescue operations in hazardous conditions, or for Scouting under difficulties.

•    The Silver Honour Award is awarded for active participation in rescue operations at personal risk to the rescuer, or for Scouting under difficulties.

•    The Gold Honour Award is awarded for active participation in rescue operations at extreme risk to the rescuer, or for Scouting under difficulties.

All Honour Awards are accompanied by a Citation, and may be awarded to Youth and Adult members of the Association.

Honour Awards are awarded by the National Adult Awards Committee, on the nomination of a Group Leader, County Commissioner, Provincial Commissioner, or member of the National Management Committee.

In the case of Honour Awards it is important that the prevailing circumstances, sensitivities and conditions are taken into account.

Order of Cu Chulainn:

•     The Order of Cu Chulainn is awarded for profound and long service to Scouting. Nominations can be made by Group Leaders, County Commissioners, Provincial Commissioners or members of the National Management Committee. It is awarded by the National Adult Awards Committee and presented by the Chief Scout.

Scouting Ireland Community Award:

•    The Scouting Ireland Community Award is awarded to Non-Members, or to Communities, for Services to Scouting or the Community. Nominations can be made by Group Leaders, County Commissioners, Provincial Commissioners or members of the National Management Committee. It is awarded by the National Adult Awards Committee.

General:

1.    The National Adult Awards Committee shall be:

•     Chief Scout (Ex-officio)

•     Chief Commissioner-Adult Resources (Ex-officio)

•     Chief Commissioner-Programme (Ex-officio)

•     National Secretary (Ex-officio)

•     4 Elected Members (Elected by the National Management Committee. Two panels of 2 for a 2 year duration)

The Professional Adult Resources Officer will attend meetings of the National Adult Awards Committee.

2.      Award recipients must be, or have been Registered Members of Scouting Ireland,. Their Scout Groups must be in good standing with the Association.

3.      The National Adult Awards Committee will meet twice annually to make awards. Spring Awards Meeting:

•    Nominations must be submitted by the 31^st December.

•    The Spring Awards Meeting is held before the 31^st January.

•     Awards approved are notified to nominators, and to County & Provincial Commissioners.

•     Awards are sent for presentation to County Commissioners.

•     Awards should be presented before 17^th March.

Autumn Awards Meeting:

•     Nominations must be submitted by the 30^th June.

•     The Autumn Awards Meeting is held before the 31^st July.

•     Awards approved are notified to nominators, and to County & Provincial Commissioners.

•     Awards are sent for presentation to County Commissioners

•     Awards should be presented by the 31^st October.

4          The National Adult Awards Committee makes awards on behalf of Scouting Ireland.

5          Awards are presented in a ceremonial fashion and at a uniformed event.

6.         The National Adult Awards Committee produces a list of Awards made after each

meeting of the Committee for circulation to County and Provincial Commissioners, and to the National Management Committee.

7.         It is important that award categories and criteria are fully understood when making nominations. The appropriate forms must be used, and fully completed. This is of vital assistance to the National Adult Awards Committee in determining the appropriate award, and in formulating a detailed citation.

8.         The National Adult Awards Committee reserves the right to request further information before releasing an award for presentation.

9.         Nominations for awards may be made at any time. Decisions will be made by the

National Adult Awards Committee at the meeting following the next closing date for nominations.

10.If a member has received an award from either of the founding Associations,  they shall not be eligible to receive an equivalent level of that award from Scouting Ireland.