1. GB Programmes & Awards Including all four programme launches and new awards system. Sept 2011

2. Why do we give awards / badges? To say YES! and celebrate To say YES! and celebrate To foster pride and self esteem To foster pride and self esteem To show others (in & out of GB) what the young people have done To show others (in & out of GB) what the young people have done Badge designs & how to display reviewed by Trustee Board during 2010/2011 and launched at GB Council July 2011

3. Pin on badges Young people receive a pin on badge and if groups wish a certificate to celebrate every n:vestigation, n:gage adventure, n:counta track, n:spire challenge completed Young people receive a pin on badge and if groups wish a certificate to celebrate every n:vestigation, n:gage adventure, n:counta track, n:spire challenge completed Colourful badges relevant to the subject covered Colourful badges relevant to the subject covered An n:vestigate/n:gage/n:counta/ An n:vestigate/n:gage/n:counta/ n:spire bar plus badges displayed as the young people choose on a shoulder bag

4. Sticker Books & Journals n:vestigate & n:gage sticker books - small sticker each week attended, large sticker when completed. n:vestigate & n:gage sticker books - small sticker each week attended, large sticker when completed. n:spire journal replaces the Brigader Progress Book. Space for young person to record & reflect on achievement & mentor to sign rather than assess n:spire journal replaces the Brigader Progress Book. Space for young person to record & reflect on achievement & mentor to sign rather than assess Currently no journal or sticker book for n:counta Currently no journal or sticker book for n:counta

5. Record Sheets Free to download from www.girlsb.org Go Leader - Sign To be completed and badges ordered direct from GB Trading or follow arrangements in district. For Brigader Brooch, send n:spire record sheet, rather than journal or Brigader Progress Book.

6. Transitional period Groups may continue with the old badge system if they prefer and transfer to the new system in September 2012. It is hoped that the new awards system will be fully in use by September 2013. All pin badges & service awards will go on shoulder bags instead of armbands. Young Leader Badges, Distinguished Service/ Endurance Awards to be worn on sweatshirt or polo shirt. All pin badges & service awards will go on shoulder bags instead of armbands. Young Leader Badges, Distinguished Service/ Endurance Awards to be worn on sweatshirt or polo shirt. When girls move into a new section, their highest star or circle may be put on the bag in place of the ‘bars’ When girls move into a new section, their highest star or circle may be put on the bag in place of the ‘bars’. Current Brigaders preferring to complete their armband using the old system may do so - receiving 3 triangles & the Brigader Brooch by completing 20 n:spire challenges Current Brigaders preferring to complete their armband using the old system may do so - receiving 3 triangles & the Brigader Brooch by completing 20 n:spire challenges

7. We hope your young people continue to enjoy the holistic programme GB offers! Visit www.girlsb.org Go Leader or contact gbco@girlsbrigadeew.org.uk for further help and ideas Sept 2011