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The Citation
The Citation
The Awards Board has many citations to read and therefore, while not essential, it is helpful if the script of the citation is typewritten or computer generated.
It is not necessary to repeat the record of service within the citation, since this will already have been established on page two of Form GS and will be cross checked against the data held in the Records Department. In cases where a further award for good service is being sought, it will not normally be necessary to go into any great detail about the achievements of the nominee during the period prior to the last award; the briefest outline of this earlier service will suffice.
Awards for good service are made to those who render to the Association outstanding, specially distinguished or exceptional service. Length of service, while one of the criteria for a good service award, is separately recognised.
Good service awards are made to those whose contribution to Scouting stands out, and the citation should seek to explain and evidence how this is so. What makes the service special is the way in which the duties have been performed. This may mean that in addition to running a good section programme, the nominee has perhaps, given regular service raising funds for the Group, the headquarters building, or work on a campsite, in the organisation of District events, helping with adult training at District or County level etc. All this should be recorded in the citation, and should not be limited to a single large event, but should demonstrate continued service of this nature over a sustained period.
Where possible, the citation should quantify the benefits to the Group/District/County of the service rendered by the nominee; how much money was raised over a period; how many young members recruited as a result ... ; environmental improvements demonstrated. Background should be included where relevant, such as work in deprived or hostile environments.
Although awards for good service relate to service rendered to Scouting, service with other organisations, such as the Red Cross, St John's, local churches, local youth services, Guide Association, YMCA's, where this has been in connection with Scouting, for example as a skills instructor or joint activity promotion etc, and should be included in the citation.
While the author of the citation should set out to demonstrate the distinguished nature of the nomination, it is not appropriate to include any indication of the level of award which is being sought, although the County Commissioner may do this in their recommendation.
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