Volunteers from Mansfield and Blidworth were among those honoured at a celebratory tea party held by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire at Portland College, Mansfield.
County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst presented 60 members and supporters with awards to mark their commitment and achievements.
They included Blidworth Brownie Leader Laila Elson (Oak Leaf Award), Mansfield Brownie Leader Donna Bennett (30-Year Long Service Award) and Guide Leader Rosemary Chapman (30-Year Long Service Award and special Thanks badge).
Lynn Allsop, of 1st Huthwaite Brownies, also received her 30 Year Long Service Award.
As well as presenting long-service awards to more than 20 women who have devoted a combined total of over 700 years to Guiding — and accepting her own 30-year service brooch — Jackie gave Oak Leaf Awards to 10 leaders and the Nottinghamshire Star to three non-uniformed volunteers in recognition of commitment to Guiding.
Four Queen’s Guide Awards were given a special mention, while five county brooches and nine Thanks badges were presented.
A Good Service brooch was awarded to outgoing County Commissioner Kate Royse and a bouquet to Susan Westwood, who is stepping down after five years of chairing the Awards Committee.
Jackie said: “I continue to be bowled over by the enthusiasm and commitment of our volunteers — they all deserve awards really.
“The people we applauded today have given truly exceptional service to Girlguiding in Nottinghamshire.
“It was a pleasure and a privilege to formally recognise their role in ensuring that the opportunities created through Girlguiding membership are kept open for so many local girls and young women.”
Girlguiding Nottinghamshire currently has a membership of around 9,000 girls and young women, including Rainbows (aged 5-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14), Rangers, Senior Section and Young Leaders (14-25).
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