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Two Ōrewa Sea Scouts have achieved the highest honour in Scouts Aotearoa, the Chief Scout Award, recognising years of dedication, service and adventure.
Sofia Brown and Lucas Ng were presented with their awards on July 23 with friends, whānau and fellow scouts there to celebrate their achievement.
The Chief Scout Award takes years to complete. To qualify, scouts must earn their bronze, silver and gold awards, complete ten adventure skills and four Better World badges. Leadership, service to others, and personal development are also key parts of the process. Their names will now be added to the honours board.
Both Sofia and Lucas have been involved in scouting since childhood. Lucas started at Whenuapai Scouts at age five, while Sofia joined Mayfield Scouts when she was seven. Their scout shirts are now full of badges and pins, each one marking a different part of their journey.
They were praised at the ceremony for leading camps, supporting younger scouts, and their commitment to the scouting values.
Both Sofia and Lucas spoke at the ceremony, reflecting on their growth and experiences. One of their favourite memories was the 23rd New Zealand Scout Jamboree, held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton where they met scouts from across the world, sharing stories, trading pins and building lifelong memories.
They now move on to the next stage in scouting – Venturers – where new challenges and adventures await.
