Queen's Award

The Queen’s Award programme follows a two-year syllabus with six main elements. Each element is different and designed to stretch and challenge participants, to help equip them with new skills, and to develop and grow existing skills and talents.

Participants follow a timeline to complete the programme within two years and have the opportunity to complete a programme syllabus with elements tailored and specific to them and their interests. As girls and young women work towards their Queen’s Award, we hope they will learn new skills, be open to new experiences and set personal targets that will test and take them out of their comfort zone, whilst developing their faith along the way.

For more information regarding the Queen’s Award programme and the unique amazing opportunities it offers, please contact emma@gbni.co.uk

Information Sessions and Application

The Queen’s Award programme is open to all GB girls and young women who meet the entry criteria below.

Information sessions are held online each year in October and November to give potential participants, parents and GB Leaders the opportunity to find out more about the Queen’s Award syllabus and the rewards and benefits it offers all girls. Applicants must attend an information session before applying.

Applications are accepted each year from October until the advertised closing date.

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Entry Criteria

All applicants must:
- Attend a Queen’s Award information session prior to application.
- Be between 15 and 23 years of age by 1st March in the year their Award starts.
- Already hold or be on track to complete their Brigader Brooch before their Final Interview.
- Hold GB company and church Attendance Awards for the full GB session prior to application. Award participants must continue to gain these Attendance Awards during the time spent working for the Award.
- Be recommended for entry by her GB Captain and the Minister of the Church where she attends Sunday worship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the six elements of the Queen's Award programme?

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The programme elements are Spiritual Development (including regular Sunday worship attendance, playing a role in the wider life of their church and meeting a chosen mentor), Service (both in their GB company and wider community), Project Assignment (examples include creative work, art, visual media, written study, music and physical activity), Initiative Tests (short timescale tasks that demonstrate leadership and initiative skills), Study Paper (gaining awareness of relevant information relating to Northern Ireland and GB) and Final Interview (the opportunity to share their Queen’s Award journey and practise interview and presentation skills essential for later life)

 The elements together are designed to encourage girls to grow in their personal faith journey along with presenting opportunities to put faith into action.

Is the programme open to all GB girls and young women?

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Yes certainly!  As long as the applicant meets the entry criteria she can apply to the Queen’s Award programme.  The Award programme is suitable for girls of all abilities.  Additional support and adaptations can be tailored to specific needs and requirements.  Please contact GBHQ for more details. 

How much does it cost?

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The Queen’s Award programme has a one-off non-refundable cost of £40 per applicant.

When would I start my Award programme?

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Applications are accepted annually from October until the advertised closing date.  The Queen’s Award programme starts each year on 1st March.  Girls typically complete the programme over two consecutive years, finishing in March/April.

Is the programme flexible?

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Whilst candidates complete a planned and scheduled programme, this unique award programme allows girls to tailor their own Queen’s Award journey.  Girls will complete a programme that is specific to their own talents, skills and interests.  No two Queen’s Award programme journeys are the same!

Candidates will work on award elements at different times during the two year programme.  The syllabus has been carefully planned to spread the tasks as evenly as possible.  Candidates also have the flexibility to choose how and when they complete some of the programme elements such as Project Assignment, Community Service and Study Paper.  During the two year programme, if necessary, candidates have the option to ‘pause’ their programme at any time, for whatever reason, and then restart their Queen’s Award journey at a later date.

How can I find out more?

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For more information regarding the Queen’s Award programme call Emma at GBHQ on 028 9454 8054.  Additionally, a series of short online information webinars are held in October and November each year.  These online information sessions are the ideal opportunity for girls, parents and GB Leaders to find out more about the Queen’s Award programme and the unique challenges and opportunities it offers girls and young women.  Places for online webinars can be booked directly on the GBNI website or by calling GBHQ.

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