Horsham Weald Scout District held our first Chief Scout’s
Award ceremony on Monday, May 20, at Horsham Methodist Church.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards were presented to 79 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts that have been achieved since September 2012.
These are the the highest awards
that can be earned by members of the Scout movement in each of the sections. Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Young Leaders and and Network members can also progress further and attain the Chief Scout’s
Diamond and Platinum Awards, and ultimately the Queen’s Scout Award.
West Sussex Scout County Commissioner, Irene Orford, presented the certificates of congratulations and told the parents and members present that these awards are very important not only in recognition of the hard work and determination of the individuals to achieve them but for later in life when employers and colleges realise that a young person has been Scout - it certainly makes a difference!
It is intended that these award presentation events will take regularly in the future so there is the opportunity for more young people to have their achievements more widely recognised.
An article on the presentation evening will appear in The District Post in due course and photographs of the event will be available soon.