Scouts celebrate awards night successes

The spirit of Scouting shone brightly as Greater Manchester East (GME) Scouts gathered for their annual Awards Night, celebrating the dedication, resilience, and achievements of young people from across the county.

Scouts, Explorers, and Young Leaders from districts including North Tameside, Tameside South, Tame Valley, and Glossop were recognised alongside peers from across GME. 

The prestigious ceremony highlighted an impressive range of accomplishments, with awards presented for the Chief Scout’s Gold, Platinum and Diamond Awards, Young Leader Awards, the Explorer Belt, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and the King’s Scout Award,  the highest honour achievable by a young person in Scouting.

North Tameside District saw three of its Scouts honoured, each representing the very best of commitment to personal development, community service, and the Scouting values that bind the movement together.

The event, held at Stockport Town Hall, was attended by the Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Shibley Alam, who also serves as President of North Tameside District Scouts during her Mayoral year. 

Cllr Alam joined leaders, families, and supporters in celebrating the achievements of the young people, congratulating them for their perseverance and community spirit.

“I am immensely proud of each young person recognised tonight,” said Cllr Alam. “Their achievements reflect not just personal dedication but also the strength of Scouting across Greater Manchester. 

“These awards demonstrate how Scouting empowers young people to grow in confidence, develop skills for life, and make a positive impact in their communities.”

The evening also highlighted the efforts of volunteer leaders, whose guidance and encouragement have supported hundreds of young people in reaching their goals.

Greater Manchester East Scouts continues to provide opportunities for young people aged 4–25 to try new activities, develop lifelong skills, and contribute to their communities through adventure, teamwork, and leadership.

Award winners:

2nd / 1st Hurst:

Lucas Shaw achieved Chief Scouts Diamond Award and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

Kiera Pope achieved Chief Scouts Diamond Award, Chief Scouts Platinum, Young Leader Award and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

5th Hyde:

Leo Heywood was awarded Chief Scouts Gold.

Rachel Charlton achieved Chief Scouts Gold.

Amanda Charlton achieved Kings Scout Award and DofE Gold.

Chief Scouts Gold Award recipients:

Daisy Mae Bromley - 5th Stalybridge,

Thomas Cluff, Jay Fisher, Stevie Gee and Torin Harrop from 2nd Dukinfield.

Albert Williams, 5th / 7th 

Dukinfield.

Chief Scouts Platinum Award & Silver Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award:

Jessica Williams, Explorer Scout and YL, 5th / 7th Dukinfield.

Glossop contingent winners:

Margaret Wilson Dinting Explorer Team Leader 

Lewis Woodward. - Young Leader Award and Explorer Belt. He also explained what the explorer belt was in the evening to hopefully get more people interested 

Toby Susca - Young Leader Award

Annabelle Capp - Chief Scout Gold and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh 

• Toby and Annabelle are part of the contingent going to the Jamboree in Poland. Lewis is hoping to be part of the IST for Poland.

ALL SMILES: Glossop’s scouting team