The highest award that can be presented to youth members in the 15-18-year-old age bracket in Scouting and Guiding is the Queen’s Scout Award and the Queen’s Guide Award.
A group of young Tasmanians were recently bestowed with these awards at Government House by Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania.
Amongst the recipients were three Kingborough Venturers; Jett Hilder (Kingston Sea Scout Group), Isabel Weiley (Blackmans Bay Sea Scout Group) and Toby Barrett (North West Bay Sea Scout Group).
Each Venturer had to complete a number of tasks over their four years within the Venturer section including core skills in bushcraft, bushwalking and camping, as well as grow their skills in other areas such as paddling, climbing, boating, and bike riding.
Additionally, they planned, carried out and reviewed a minimum of six individual projects in a subject of their choice.
Each also planned and carried out an unsupervised adventurous journey over three nights, attended a personal development course and took an active part in leading, assisting and participating in the regular activities of their unit.
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II last year there was a temporary hold on the naming of the Venturer Scout peak award.
Buckingham Palace via the Governor General of Australia (and Chief Scout) has informed Scouts Australia that the Queen’s Scout Award can still be presented until the official patronage for the King’s Scout Award is determined.
All Venturer Scouts who have achieved this award since the Queen’s passing will now be recognised as Queen’s Scouts.
It is a well-deserved honour for their remarkable achievements and dedication.
