Adult Good Service Awards Criteria
The purpose of these Awards is to recognise and value the voluntary contribution of an Adult Member to Girl Guiding.
*MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS THAT AN ADULT MEMBER MUST MEET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD:
- consistently models and lives by the Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law
- consistently abides by the GGA Code of Conduct
- consistently fulfills the requirements of their volunteering role
| AWARD | AREA OF WORK | CRITERIA |
| BORONIA
| Unit, District | Meets all mandatory requirements* Demonstrates a commitment to her role Willingly supports and helps others with their roles |
| BANKSIA Bar to Banksia | Unit, District, Region | Meets all mandatory requirements* Demonstrates a commitment to her role Encourages the development and growth of Guiding through sharing skills and information with others Demonstrates a willingness to extend her support across the District or Region via participation in a range of Guiding activities and local community events Continued good service meeting the criteria for the Banksia Award |
| WATTLE
Bar to Wattle | Unit, District, Region, State | Meets all mandatory requirements* Demonstrates a commitment to her role/s Supports and assists in developing the skills of other members in the District, Region or State Works well in a team Continued good service meeting the criteria for the Wattle Award |
| FLOWERING GUM
Bar to Flowering Gum | To include work in a Region or State | Meets all mandatory requirements* Demonstrates effective governance, management and/or organisational skills Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to positively influence others Demonstrates outstanding teamwork skills Shares her management expertise and/or knowledge to promote and develop Guiding within a Region or State Continued good service meeting the criteria for the Flowering Gum Award |
| EMU
Bar to Emu | To include work in a State or Nationally | Meets all mandatory requirements* Acts as a positive role model to Members, volunteers/supporters and the community Supports in developing the capability of the Guiding membership Contributes to the development of State/National policies or projects to benefit Guiding Contributes at governance, management or organisational level to help drive change across Guiding Demonstrates the ability to work with and build/lead teams
Continued good service meeting the criteria for the Emu Award |
| GREY KANGAROO
| To include work in a State or Nationally. May include work with WAGGGS | Meets all mandatory requirements* Acts as a positive role model to Members, volunteers and supporters Makes a major positive contribution at a Management / Strategic / Governance / Operational level within State or National Guiding or WAGGGS Leads and/or implements change within her appointed area of responsibility within a State or Nationally or has contributed substantially to the work of WAGGGS Is proactive in developing the capacity of Guiding using a wide range of skills to make a positive impact Builds strong and effective teams |
| RED KANGAROO
| To include work Nationally or within WAGGGS | Meets all mandatory requirements* Is a positive role model to those involved with Girl Guiding Leads at a Strategic or Governance level within National or World Guiding delivering positive outcomes Leads significant change in building the capacity of Guiding Nationally or within WAGGGS Engages with external organisations at a National level to deliver positive benefits for Guiding Provides tangible support across all State Girl Guide Organisations as required |
| SILVER KANGAROO
| To include work within WAGGGS | Meets all mandatory requirements* Acts as a positive role model to Members in Australia and within WAGGGS Gives sustained service to World Guiding Demonstrates exceptional skill in leadership within the World Guiding sphere delivering outstanding outcomes Provides tangible support to WAGGGS which demonstrates a positive impact Work recognised by WAGGGS Member Organisations or affiliated group(s) |
Please note:
Any reference to a Member in the Adult Awards system is referring to an Adult Member. An Adult Member of Girl Guides Australia or a State Girl Guide Organisation is aged eighteen years or over, lives their life as a female and satisfies the requirements for membership.
The Girl Guides Australia Adult Good Service Awards system seeks to recognise the positive voluntary contribution of Adult Members regardless of their role or position. It is therefore not limited to Leaders, Managers and Trefoil Guild Members. An Award may be considered and/or presented to a Member within 12 months of her Girl Guide membership ceasing.
Last Modified: 26/09/22 at 11:09 AM