VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONS IN GIRL SCOUTING
Recognition
Who to Consider
Volunteer of
Excellence Pin
This is a peer award,
offering service units
the chance to
recognize those
volunteers who have
contributed
outstanding service
while partnering
directly with girls in
any pathway to
implement the Girl
Scout Leadership
Experience through
use of the national
program portfolio or
who have
contributed
outstanding service
in support of the
council’s mission
delivery to girl and
adult members.
After approval, the
service unit or
nominator may
purchase the pin
directly from the
Council Shop.
*Appreciation Pin
Board approval
required and GSWPA
will provide the pin.
Recognizes an
individual’s
exemplary service in
support of delivering
the Girl Scout
Leadership
Experience. This
service, which has
had measurable
impact on one
geographic area of
service, helps reach
and surpass the
mission-delivery
goals of the area.
Criteria
Nomination, Ap proval and
Presentation Process
Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult
volunteer.
Submit a nomination form and two letters of
endorsement describing the volunteer’s
accomplishments to the service unit
recognitions task group outlining how the
service has benefited the girls and the
organization. Please note: Letters of
endorsement must be from individuals other
than the nominator.
The candidate:
o Has successfully completed a
term of service and all
requirements for the position.
o Has performed beyond
expectations for the position to
deliver the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience to girls using the
national program portfolio, or
o Has been beyond the
expectations of the position and
has supported council’s missiondelivery goals in one or more of
the following functional areas:
Membership
Development/Community
Cultivation, Volunteer Relations
and Support, Program,
Leadership and Governance,
Fund Development, and Council
Support Service (such as IT,
Customer Service,
Merchandising, MarComm).
o Actively recognizes, understands
and practices the values of
inclusive behavior.
Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult
volunteer.
The service performed by the candidate is
above and beyond the expectations for
the position held and made an impact on a
geographic area within the council’s
jurisdiction.
The candidate has not previously received
this award.
Upon approval by the service unit,
nomination form and letters of endorsement
are sent to the GSWPA Staff for finalization
and processing.
GSWPA Staff sends out notice of approval.
Presentation will be at a town hall, and/or
service area event.
Submit a nomination form and two letters of
endorsement to the GSWPA Staff at the
Johnstown Office describing the volunteer’s
accomplishments and outlining how the
service has benefited the girls and the
organization. Please note: Letters of
endorsement must be from individuals other
than the nominator.
Nomination must be received by August 10th
to be processed in time for the Fall Town
Hall, or by February 1st for spring events.
Adult Award Review Committee reviews the
application and approves or denies the
nomination.
Upon approval by the Adult Award Review
Committee, the nomination is sent to the
council board of directors for confirmation.
Presentation will be at a town hall, and/or
service area event.
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