Asia Pacific Adult Leaders Achievement Award For Unit Leaders
An award conferred on Adult Leaders to recognize the high standards of achievement of adult members in their respective roles as they carry out the mission of WAGGGS.
This award may be made annually. Each adult member may receive this award only once in her Guiding career unless her role is changed.
The award recipients will receive a Certificate of Recognition from the AP Committee.
Criteria:
- hold a valid warrant;
- have a positive and constructive relationship with adults and girls with whom she works;
- believe in and demonstrate Guiding principles and method in carrying out Guiding activities;
- have made an outstanding contribution for a significant period of at least 5 years;
- have cooperated with other non-government organisations or government organisations in organising suitable community development projects;
- have a clear understanding of WAGGGS and the AP Region: organisation structures, ways of work, projects and the World Centres;
- have promoted effectively international education;
- willingness to undertake self development opportunities that extend her skills and experience; and
- good communication, outstanding leadership and teamwork skills.
Long Service Award
An award conferred on any person associated with Guiding who has rendered at least 5 years of service to the Association. Presentations will be made every 5 years thereof.
YAs with 5 years of active service in YA Council, Chapters, Unit, Project and Standing Committees will be eligible for the award on the recommendation of the YA Branch Commissioner.
Note: For paid staff who become adult members with voting rights (ie., no longer paid staff), the number of years of service as paid staff is not recognized in calculating the years of service for this award.
The number of years of service of members is the summative number of years of service excluding years of absence from the Association for whatever reason including time away on overseas posting, childcare leave etc.
Palm Leaf (Platinum)
An award conferred on uniformed members who have rendered exemplary service to the Association. This service has to be rendered beyond the unit level.
Pre-requisite: Palm Leaf (Gold)
Palm Leaf (Gold)
An award conferred on uniformed members who have rendered distinguished service to the Association. This service has to be rendered beyond the unit level.
Pre-requisite: Palm Leaf (Silver)
Palm Leaf (Silver)
An award conferred on uniformed members who have rendered outstanding service to the Association. This service has to be rendered beyond the unit level.
Pre-requisite: GGS Long Service Award (5 years). In outstanding cases, the award can be conferred in the 4th/5th year of service.
Palm Leaf (Bronze)
An award conferred on uniformed members who have rendered meritorious service to the Association. This includes service at the unit level. YAs serving in the YA Council, Committees will be eligible for this award.
Pre-requisite: GGS Long Service Award (5 years). In outstanding cases, the award can be conferred in the 4th/5th year of service.
