Queen's Birthday Awards

It was the Queen's birthday yesterday and so honours are announced from Her Majesty in that period so today will will take note of them on this blog

Ann G. Limb (former UK Chair of the Scout Association), and Graham Haddock (a member of the Scout Association Board of Trustees) for services to young people.

Ann inspired by adult volunteers from Girlguiding and Scouts, and teachers who believed in spoke out against injustice and create opportunities for all regardless of background

Between 2015 and 2021, Ann served as the first female, and openly gay, Chair of Scouts. She led outstandingly in her position, and played a fundamental role in helping young people gain skills for life.

Her award also recognizes her philanthropic work too.

Graham has been volunteer for more than 40 years, holding roles at Group, District, Area, Scotland, and UK levels. At the moment, Graham’s a member of the UK Board of Trustees, the Vice President of Scouts Scotland, and he’s been Chief Commissioner of Scotland for seven years.

Nottinghamshire Scouts and Avon Scout County are receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The award recognises the outstanding work of local volunteer groups to improve their communities. Their achievements highlight the many ways fantastic volunteers contribute to their local communities, and make life better for those around them.

This is the highest award a voluntary organization can achieve and is equal to a MBE.

Among a number of Scouts who were awarded Platinum Champions awards here in the Midlands one sticks out.

Nicola Johnson, from Sandwell Scouts – Nicola’s driven Scouts forward in Sandwell with her ambition and dedication, helping as many young people as possible access Scouts.

The Platinum Awards  recognize and reward volunteers who have tvery much gone the extra mile, and celebrate the country’s spirit for volunteering. It links nicely with the celebration of HM The Queen’s 70 years of service especially noting her service as a Patron of Scouts in that time.

These awards all go someway towards showing not only the work people in scouting put in but also the value of Scouting for Children and Young People.