Bravery Awards

Girl Guides Australia has three awards for Bravery: Bronze Cross, Silver Cross and Gilt Cross.

To nominate a Youth Member or Adult Member for a Bravery Award please complete the Bravery Award Nomination Form.

The nomination of, and recommendation for, the award is made without the knowledge of the recipient.

Bravery Awards will be assessed by the State Awards Committee.

TitleBronze Cross
Scope of RecognitionAdult Member
Awarded forAn act of courage or great heroism, facing considerable risk to her own life.
Insignia

 

Metal Badge plus certificate

Bronze Maltese Cross suspended on a red ribbon from a bronze bar inscribed with the words ‘For Bravery’.

 

TitleSilver Cross
Scope of RecognitionYouth Member
Awarded forAn act of courage or great heroism, facing considerable risk to her own life.
Insignia

 

Metal Badge plus certificate

Silver Maltese Cross suspended on a blue ribbon from a silver bar inscribed with the words ‘For Bravery’.

 

 

TitleGilt Cross
Scope of RecognitionYouth and Adult Member
Awarded forAn act of courage by any member where the risk to her own life has not been great.
Insignia

 

Metal Badge plus certificate

Gilt Maltese Cross suspended on a green ribbon from a gilt bar.

 

 

Last Modified: 26/09/22 at 10:09 AM