Queen’s Guide
The Queen’s Guide Award
The Queen’s Guide award is the highest award that members can work toward in Guiding. It is a great achievement to complete the award, and it may be recognised in areas outside of Guiding such as by universities and potential employers. The award is designed to challenge you and requires a lot of planning and commitment.
The award is for 16-30 year olds, and must be completed by your 31st Birthday. The time limit is 3 years, but breaks can be planned, if needed; up to 12 months taken in one go or split into smaller breaks.
The badge features a trefoil and crown to symbolise the historic relationship between the late Queen Elizabeth and Girlguiding, and five stars to represent the five sections of the award.
For further information contact Sarah on eyqueensguide@gmail.com
The award is all about setting personal challenges and working hard to achieve them. The five sections are:
Personal development challenge: Develop a skill in or outside of Girlguiding to enhance your personal growth. This could be anything from ballet to circus skills, gardening to playing a musical instrument. And you’ll get to share your skill with others in guiding too!
Guiding challenge: Take an active part in guiding at different levels. Make a difference in guiding by doing 4 projects focused on girls, volunteers, growth and retention, and inclusion.
Community action challenge: This is your chance to increase your knowledge of an important issue through research and practical activities, then share what you learn with other Girlguiding members.
Lead the way challenge: Take on a leadership role in an outdoor environment and try something new and adventurous! You have 3 options to choose from: residential, outdoor activity or expedition/exploration.
Social experience challenge: Challenge yourself in a new setting and focus on building new relationships. Experience something you’ve never done before and develop your interpersonal skills by going on a residential or attending an event.