For Scouts

Jack Petchey Achievement Award winners are young people who have gone above and beyond to achieve – they may be used to recognise a personal triumph for someone who has faced a challenge, a young person who has pushed themselves outside of their comfort zone, or it may be an opportunity to recognise the outstanding efforts of a team player.  Although Sir Jack died in 2024, the Award scheme continues as before.

Winners will receive

• A framed certificate and pin badge
• A letter from Jack with card attached giving them the opportunity to join the JPF Achievers community
• A copy of ‘Notes from Jack Petchey’ – a special A5 book with advice and guidance in the words of Jack himself

The awards are open to young people aged 11 to 25 and they are nominated by the Leadership team.

As a bonus, 17th Harrow also receive £300 to be spent on something that will benefit either the Scout section or the group as a whole

As it is a surprise to the young person and the form needs to indicate where the funds will be allocated, the Leadership team review this and decide on the best options available. Some things on the form can be ‘generalised’ but sometimes there is a requirement that all costs have to be noted. This could be used to organise a fun activity for their section, a nights-away experience, or to purchase equipment.

Each winner is normally invited to a celebration event (normally held in May) where they receive a framed certificate and badge and have the chance to share their achievements.

There are also adult awards too!

Leader Awards
The Foundation realises that lots of the great work, projects and schemes that young people are able to access and participate in, would simply not be possible without the support of their adult leaders. In recognising this, they created the Leader Award – a chance for young people themselves to recognise their leaders and say thank you to the ones that inspire and support them, for their dedication and commitment, or particularly those who go ‘the extra mile’ to support young people.

To be eligible for an award, the Leader must mainly work with young people aged 11-25 – in the case of Scouting, this would be the Scout, Explorer or Network sections.

Nominations and selection take place in the same way as for the Achievement Award, but are also sent to the Foundation for approval. Winners of the Leader Award will be honoured at a Jack Petchey Celebration Event with a certificate and medallion and can then apply to Jack Petchey for a grant of up to £1000 to be spent on furthering Scouting for the young people they are involved with.