Beaver

The Beaver Award is granted by the Board of Directors to adult Members for exceptional service to Guiding at the provincial or national level.  Except in special cases, the Beaver is awarded only to those who hold the Medal of Merit. 

Gold Maple Leaf

The Gold Maple Leaf Award is granted by the Board of Directors to adult Members for exceptional service at the national level which contributes to the enrichment of Guiding in Canada.  It is only awarded to those who hold the Beaver. 

Honorary Life Award

Honorary Life Award is granted by the Board of Directors to adult Members still actively involved in the organization or upon retirement.  Applications must be submitted through the commissioner concerned and accompanied by the required fee.  Honorary Life Award recipients must comply with GGC conditions of Membership as per GGC Bylaws and Screening Policy, with the exception of paying the annual membership fee. 

Fortitude Award

The Fortitude Award is granted by the Board of Directors to girl or adult Members who have shown great courage and endurance in adversity.  The application comes from the province to the Board.  The award may be given posthumously in special circumstances.  Fortitude must have been demonstrated within the past 12 months; however, the onset of adversity may have occurred further in the past.  Posthumous applications must be made no more than one year after death. 

Valour Award

The Valour Award is granted by the Board of Directors to a girl or adult Member who has shown heroism in risking her life to save or attempting to save the life of another person.  The award has three levels:

• Bronze for high risk to personal safety
• Silver for considerable risk to life
• Gold for greatest heroism and risk to life (highest award)

Applications must be made as soon as possible and no more than 12 months after the incident.