Chief Scout, Islander and national icon, Bear Grylls, has honoured Ginny Treadgold, from Chillerton at a special event at Windsor Castle.
The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Mr Andrew Try joined Bear in congratulating Ginny on achieving the highest award in Scouting for adventure and skill development, the King’s Scout Award.
Scouts were also joined by fellow Ambassadors Dwayne Fields, Ellie Simmonds and Megan Hines in front of family and friends in what was a fantastic celebration of achievement.
The Award is presented for outstanding personal achievement and is for Scouts aged between 16 and 25 years old.
The young people have to complete a range of challenges, including service to their community, an expedition in wild country, a five-day residential project in a new environment, developing an existing talent, or learning some new skills to build on what they have already learnt in the Scouts.
The impact they are having in their local communities is evident from the work they have completed with the volunteering they have each carried out.
Bear Grylls said:
"Ginny has demonstrated courage and kindness, alongside a true 'never give up' spirit, and shown Scouting values to the highest of standards.
"They’ve contributed hugely to their communities and developed many skills along the way.
"These Scouts are an inspiration to us all due to their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work - I am full of pride for every single one of them."
Young people such as Ginny will have shown dedication and a willingness to learn all they can, which will provide them with opportunities to gain skills for life.
She said:
"I’ve had the opportunity to take up archery and compete in competitions too.
"Completing my award has prepared me with many life skills such as leadership and communication, it has also given me great confidence.
"I’ve volunteered as a Scout Leader and also taught archery as an instructor. I’ve been really challenged and pushed on expedition, which makes the award even more worthwhile."
Ginny is now preparing for a career in the Merchant Navy.
She has combined her love of archery with her volunteering role, to teach and instruct archery at the local Scout group and has been able to improve her own techniques and skills too.
Ginny had been on expedition across Dartmoor and felt that her navigation skills rapidly improved as the event went on.
She has just completed her final academic exam for her cadetship.
Ginny was a member of 1st Brighstone Scout Group and Brighstone Explorer Scout Unit.
Dave Simpson, lead volunteer at Isle of Wight Scouts, said:
“Well done Ginny!
"Scouting is the largest voluntary sector provider of activities for young people on the Isle of Wight but without the support of adult volunteers none of this would be possible."
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