Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards

• Why do the actions stand out?
• How do the actions relate to the age of those involved and/or the use of Scouting skills?
• Have they had any ongoing effects or taken further actions, e.g. fundraising?
• Is the nomination timely (the National Awards Advisory Group will usually only consider award nominations submitted within 12-18 months of the incident/issue)?
• Where has the information come from (ensure an unbiased view)?

In medical cases;

• When did any difficulties begin, or did they precede involvement in the Scouts?
• If everyone had the same difficulty, would the nominee still merit special recognition?
• What's the prognosis (if known)?
• What's the perceived suffering or determination and how this has affected their participation in the Scouts?
• Is the nomination timely (i.e. within a 12-month timeline) and have any thanks/recognition already been sent?
• If an award is approved, ensure suitable arrangements are made for a presentation and promotion of the award.

This is awarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard e.g. acts of bravery with no risk to life, or dedication to the Scouts despite the difficulties they have endured.

The medal is a green ribbon with a blue vertical stripe. Cloth badges/brooches correspond to this.

This is awarded for meritorious conduct of an exceptionally high standard e.g. exceptional acts of bravery with no risk to life, or exceptional dedication to the Scouts despite the difficulties they have endured.

The medal is a green ribbon with a red vertical stripe. Cloth badges/brooches correspond to this.

• Nature of incident
• Place, date and time of incident (the National Awards Advisory Group will usually only consider award nominations submitted within 12-18 months of the incident/issue)
• Account of incident
• Eye-witness reports e.g. an independent eyewitness, emergency services or any other rescue services
• Any articles about the incident (newspapers, radio, social media etc.)
• Has the County Commissioner sent a congratulatory letter?
• Have any other awards been received with regard to this incident?

This is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at moderate risk.

The medal is a blue and red vertically patterned ribbon. Cloth badges/brooches correspond to this.

This is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at considerable risk.

The medal is a blue ribbon. Cloth badges/brooches correspond to this.

This is awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at extraordinary risk.

The medal is a red ribbon. Cloth badges/brooches correspond to this.

This is a rare award, only available to a young person, under the age of 25, in respect of great heroism or pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty coupled with great courage and endurance.

John ‘Jack’ Travers Cornwell was a Scout in the St. Mary’s Mission Group, Manor Park, London, who served in the Royal Navy during the war and did not leave his post, aboard HMS Chester; even when grievously wounded. Three days after the end of the battle, Jack died a national hero but for gallantry, he was given both the Victoria Cross and the highest Scouting award, the Bronze Cross. To commemorate the courage shown by Jack, the Scouts created ‘The Cornwell Scout Badge’ in his memory.

The award includes a bronze badge and a cloth badge of the same design.

Consider the following when making a nomination:

• How much risk was taken in this heroic act?
• How long have they had to cope with illness/disability?
• Report from doctor, hospital, school, District Commissioner or Section Leader
• Any eye-witness reports e.g. an independent eyewitness, emergency services or any other rescue services.

This is awarded for many different reasons.

There is no specific requirements for this award.

It's presented by the National Awards Advisory Group on behalf of the Chief Scout as recognition for what someone has achieved or an adversity they've overcome.

Once approved nationally, locally it may be given out (where appropriate) along with a suitable commemorative item.