Congratulations to Year 2 student Stacey who recently received the Nairac Individual Youth Award for her outstanding contribution to the Scouts.
The annual Nairac Awards are run by the Gloucestershire branch of the Royal Society of St George, and recognise young unsung heroes from Gloucestershire.
Stacey, who studies Travel and Tourism and Music Performance, was nominated for this prestigious prize by her college lecturers, who commended her maturity, resilience, and selflessness.
From the age of five Stacey has been involved in the Scouts, and has progressed to the role of Group Leader, which involves volunteering for at least five hours a week to support young people aged 8-13. In her role as Group Leader, Stacey is responsible for organising and leading demanding activities such as a 10-mile hike, where she teaches road safety, patience, and perseverance. During training for the hike, when one Scout experienced a panic attack, Stacey calmly stayed with him, providing reassurance and encouragement until he felt able to continue, showing remarkable compassion and emotional strength.
Recently Stacey attended the awards ceremony at St Barnabas Church to receive her prize.
Stacey said “When I found out I won the award I was surprised but also very happy and grateful. I wasn’t expecting to get it at all, so it really meant a lot to know that my work had been noticed and appreciated. I am thankful to those who nominated me and I am honoured to have received it.
The awards ceremony went really well, and I was honestly shocked by the number of people there. It felt great to sit among the majors, the sheriff, members of the military, as well as my fellow Scout leaders. The ceremony was shared with the celebration of St George’s Day, which made the occasion feel even more special and meaningful. Overall, it was a memorable experience that I feel very lucky to have been a part of.”
Karen, Stacey’s Travel and Tourism lecturer, said “Stacey is an excellent student who works incredibly hard and is on track for top grades in Travel.”
For more information on this story please contact chloe.suter@cirencester.ac.uk
