Roll of Honour Good Service Awards East Norfolk District has some amazing volunteers, who give up their spare time to plan and deliver skills for life and everyday adventures, on a daily basis our leaders go above and beyond for their Group or Unit or support of the District and more.Individuals are recognised for going above and beyond by Good Service Awards, Commendations, and on occasion National Honours. Length of Service awards are also presented to recognise for the length of time volunteers have been involved in Scouts. In East Norfolk the following individuals have been recognised… Queen’s and King’s Scout Award The Queen’s Scout Award is the top accolade for members to achieve when under the age of 25. This award continues to be celebrated and can be worn as an adult in Scouting to to recognise those who achieve it.Jake Annison – District Youth Lead (2023) – The first KSA in East NorfolkHarriet Goldspink – District Explorer Leader – Nelson ESU (2018)Liam Segust – District Scout Network Commissioner and District Executive (2018)Glenn Chusonis – Deputy District Commissioner (Perception) (1999) Commissioner’s Commendation The Commissioner’s Commendation is a local award used to recognise youth members or adult volunteers. It has no length of service criteria, and recognises when an individual has made a special contribution to Scouting, another charity or their community. Teo Utting – Night’s Away Advisor / 2nd Gorleston (2024)Pauline Zarzoso – North Yarmouth (2024)Matthew (Twiggy) Wickens – 1st Martham (2023)Joanne Holloway – North Yarmouth (2023)Marylyn Evans – Norfolk Scouts and Friend of East Norfolk (2023)Peter Chetwynd – Southern Norfolk Scouts and Friend of East Norfolk (2023)Jaylan (Beaver Scout) – 1st Bradwell (2023)Tracy Lacey – North Yarmouth (2022)Kelly Willimott – North Yarmouth (2022)Sol, Emily and Aaron (Explorer and Scouts) – North Yarmouth (2022)Sheila Bakewell – East Norfolk Active Support Unit (2022)Jennifer Chetwynd – District Team (2022) Holly (Explorer Scout) – Pheonix ESU (2022)Robert (Trooper) Trueman – 1st Bradwell (2022) Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service Awarded in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It should be regarded as the Chief Scout’s recognition of the very real contribution made to the Association by the individual concerned. Jake Annison – District Youth Lead (2024)Lucy Clarke – 1st Belton (2023)Henry King – 1st Martham (2023)Ron Hanton – 1st Caister (2023)Cat Sparkes – 1st Martham (2023)Stephanie Pulham – 1st Gt. Yarmouth (2023)Martin Pulham – 1st Gt. Yarmouth (2022)Tracy Lacey – North Yarmouth (2022)Lorraine Childerhouse – 2nd Gorleston (2022)Gary Parker – 1st Caister (2022)Jackie Esposito – North Yarmouth (2022)Joanne Holloway – North Yarmouth (2022)Debbie Walford – 1st Martham (2022)Harri Goldspink – Nelson Explorers / 1st Gorleston (2022)Vicky Staegemann – 1st Gorleston (2022)Ian Lodge – 1st Gorleston (2020)Sara Ward – 1st Freethorpe (2019)Emma King – 1st Gorleston (2019)David Standerwick – 1st Caister (2019)Matthew King – 1st Gorleston (2018)Matthew Wickens – 1st Martham (2018)Irene Freeman – Scout Active Support Unit (2016) The Award for Merit Awarded for outstanding service of not less than 12 years and 10 years exceptionally. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period. Paul Burton – 1st Acle (2024)Nigel Harriss – 1st Acle (2024)Liam Segust – District 14-24 Team Lead (2023)Carrie Gibbs – District Programme Team Lead (Scouts) / 2nd Gorleston (2023)Lisa Garrod – 1st Caister (2023)Amanda Pulham – Assistant District Commissioner (Beavers( / 1st Great Yarmouth (2023)Sarah Aitchison – Marsh Harriers ASU / District Explorer Scout Commissioner / Norfolk County Media Team (2023)Kay Chapman – Scout Active Support Unit (2023)Peter Clarke – 1st Belton / District Executive (2022)John Saddington – 2nd Gorleston / District Executive (2022)Teo Utting – 2nd Gorleston / Night’s Away Advisor (2022)Julie Southgate – 1st Caister (2022)Elizabeth Tyler – 1st Martham (2022)Roger Pumfrey – Vice President (2022)Joseph O’Keefe – 1st Gorleston (2022)Don Freeman – Scout Active Support Unit (2019)Pauline Zarzoso – North Yarmouth (2019)Denise Goldspink – 1st Gorleston / Explorer (YL) Leader (2019)Adrian Barber – 1st Freethorpe (2010) The Bar to the Award for Merit Following the Award for Merit, the Bar may be awarded after a period of not less than five years of further outstanding service. Liz Coleman – Scout Active Support Unit (2023)Michelle Jones – 1st Gorleston / Assistant District Commissioner (2022)Maria Ullah – 1st Freethorpe (2019)Eileen Taylor – 1st Bradwell (2017)Ian Beamish – Burgh St. Peter and Ravingham (2010) The Silver Acorn Is not normally awarded until after at least an Award for Merit has been gained and a further five years’ service has been completed. Thus, it is seldom awarded for less than 20 years’ service, which should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding. Glenn Chusonis – Deputy District Lead Volunteer (2023)Linda Hansby-Patterson – Scout Active Support Unit (2022)Shelly O’Keefe – District Commissioner (2018)Sandra Hartstone – 1st Martham (2017)Sally O’Donnell – 1st Gorleston (2016)John Clarke – 1st Belton 2010)Hilary Buckle – District Vice President (2010) The Bar to the Silver Acorn Following the Silver Acorn, the Bar may be awarded for at least a further 5 years of similarly distinguished service. Jane Clarke – 1st Belton (2023)Sue Trueman – 1st Martham / Assistant District Commissioner (2022)Mark (Danny) Daniels – 1st Gorleston / District Executive (2022)Gillian Mays – Deputy District Commissioner / District Executive (2021)Robert (Trooper) Trueman – 1st Bradwell (2020)Colleen Fish – Scout Active Support Unit (2016)Mervyn Twaits – Scout Active Support Unit (2014)Peter Watts – 2nd Gorleston (2009) The Silver Wolf Is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is only awarded for service of a most exceptional nature. It is not normally awarded until at least a Silver Acorn has been gained and a further prolonged period of exceptional service has been achieved. In practice this means that it is seldom awarded for less than 30 years’ service although, because it is the Chief Scout’s unrestricted gift, no length of service is prescribed. Gerry Harman – 1st Gorleston / District Night’s Away Advisor (2023)Janet Rope – Scout Active Support Unit (2021)Jennifer Chetwynd – District Commissioner (2017)