2026 County Awards
4th October 2026
The annual County AGM and Awards Presentation took place over the weekend, celebrating the achievements of Leaders, Volunteers and Young People from across the County.
Details of this years award winners can be found below. Images from the ceremony are available to download here.
Congratulations to everyone who was presented with an award this year. Nominations for the 2027 awards can now be made online at https://www.kentscouts.org.uk/awards
2026 County Award Winners
Long Service Awards
Matt Gibson - 15 Years
Nigel Piper - 30 Years
Jim Martin - 50 Years
Cornwell Scout Badge
Noel O'Brien
Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service
Richie Sutehall
Simon Moore
Garrick Cruise-Smith
Richard Hearsey
Simon Smith
Award for Merit
Matt Gibson
Bar to the Award for Merit
Simon Corrigan
Silver Acorn
Tony Prentice
King's Scout Award
Ellie Wilson
Isaac Jones
Luke Tyler
Sophie Mothersele
Tom Evans
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Alexandra Cross
Daniella Cross
Jack Smith
Tom Evans
Logan Sandwell
Community Project
Winner – Emma Duncumb
Highly commended – Staplehurst Squirrels and Beavers
Young Leader of the year
Winner – Harry Horn-Gates
Highly commended - Rhys Harrison
Adult leader or Supporter of the Year
Winner – Tim Brisley
Highly commended – Rowena Whittaker-Measor
Growth and Development Award
Winner – 1st Meopham
Media
Winner – Tim O’Brine
Highly commended – Maidstone West District
Malling Explorers
Fundraiser of the Year
Winner – Rory Collins
Highly commended – Owen Young
Young Person of the Year
Winner – Elsa Cuff
Highly commended – Syrus Davies
Trustee of the year
Winner – Michael Clark
Highly commended – Bill Best
Youth Shaped Award
Winner – Thomas Hood
Skills for Life
Winner - Julie McGowan
Place to Belong Award
Winner - Connie Whitehead
Darcie Whitehead
President's Award
Winner – Julie McGowan
