Girlguiding Scotland is celebrating
This summer we will be inviting nominees from all across Scotland to attend a very special afternoon tea in Edinburgh.
You can now nominate volunteer(s) who have gone above and beyond for guiding in their community to be considered for a place at this event.
It will be on Saturday 14 June 2025 and full details will be made available to those invited.
How to nominate a volunteer
Use the form below to nominate a volunteer whose contribution to guiding in Scotland you think should be celebrated. Nominations are now open and will close at 11:59pm on Thursday 27 March.
Please read through our FAQs below before filling out the nomination form.
You can nominate an individual volunteer under any of the 3 categories below:
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- Supporter: someone who is inclusive or caring! A supporter could be someone who you can rely on at every event or who always provides a great welcome and finds ways to include everyone. They may have found innovative ways to run a unit or local area, or have helped volunteering to be recognised locally.
- Changemaker: someone who challenges or empowers! A changemaker could be someone who has grown an existing unit or (re)opened a unit. They may have developed guiding in new communities or promoted flexible volunteering. They may empower the girls and young women locally to fulfil their potential and enable them to achieve anything!
- Role model: someone who is inspiring or fun! A role model could be someone who has improved girl or volunteer recruitment, created more spaces for girls, acted on feedback from young members, provided exceptional girl-led experiences, or is an all-round inspirational role model for girls and young women.
We are excited to hear about all of the incredible volunteers who do all this and more!
In the form, you will be asked to tell us why you are nominating this volunteer.
Your nominee might be new to guiding or have been a member for a long time. They could have made a difference to 1 person or many. Please think about what they have done, who has benefitted and why that has made a difference.
Have any questions or need help? Email us on celebrates@girlguiding-scot.org.uk.
Please note:
- Family members cannot nominate each other
- All nominees must be over 18
Nomination form
Important information and FAQs
When do nominations open and close?
Nominations will open on Thursday 27 February and close at 11.59pm Thursday 27 March.
Should I tell the volunteer I am nominating them?
You don’t have to let the volunteer know that you have nominated them. If they are invited to the event, we will let you know. We will be unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful nominations.
How many volunteers can I nominate?
You can only nominate 1 volunteer per form, but feel free to submit more than 1 nomination.
You cannot nominate a group.
Who can I nominate?
You can nominate any volunteer over the age of 18 (at the time of nomination) for their contribution to guiding in Scotland.
You cannot self-nominate, and family members cannot nominate each other.
Will the person I nominate definitely be invited to the event?
We are expecting a large number of nominations and will only be able to invite a limited number of people.
The volunteer I have nominated has additional support needs, will these be accommodated?
We’ll be in contact with those invited to attend to gather any accessibility requirements and will make every effort to accommodate these.
Will I hear back if my nomination is successful?
If your nomination has been successful, we will let you know after invitations have been sent out.
When will the volunteer nominated hear if they are successful?
Invitations for the event are likely to be sent out in late April / early May. If the nominee doesn’t receive an invitation, please assume your nomination was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Can I go with the volunteer I nominate?
Due to limited capacity, we are not able to offer a plus 1 or guest at this event. We will be advising all who are from the same county so they can plan to travel together.
What if my nominee is invited but can’t attend?
Unfortunately, there is only 1 event planned in connection with this round of nominations. If your nominee is not able to attend, they will not be offered an alternative.
Will Girlguiding Scotland be paying expenses for people to attend the event?
We are not able to cover all travel expenses. However, we don’t want anyone who has been invited to miss out on attending due to financial barriers. We will work sensitively with counties to ensure financial support can be provided if needed.
What if I have difficulty with filling in online forms?
If you have difficulty with technology or online forms, please get in touch with your district/division or county commissioner who will be able to help you fill in the online form.
How will you use my data?
We will use information provided in the form to select who will be invited to this event. We may also contact you and your nominee to ask permission to use your story.
– you ask us to
– the law requires us
– in order to comply with our policies so your daughter can enjoy an activity safely
– we carry out market research
– it’s in the public interest
Don’t worry – we’ll never sell your data or share it for any other reason.Girlguiding Scotland is the registered data controller* for all our members’ personal information, both in the UK and around the world. * The organisation that manages and looks after your dataWant to find out more about how we use your information – and your rights? You can view our privacy notice here: https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/privacy-notice/