Girls, parents, schools, churches, community leaders and other Girl Scout volunteers are encouraged to express their appreciation for the time, effort and dedication our volunteers give to Girl Scouts. Giving and receiving recognition offers a visible tribute to work that exceeds expectations, is a unique contribution or substantially supports the Girl Scout program. For ideas on informal and formal recognitions for our adult volunteers please see the Volunteer’s Guide to Adult Recognitions.
Year of Service Recognition – This pin recognizes registered adult members for their years of active volunteer service at five year intervals. GSNCA recognizes individuals who have been active adult volunteers for at least 10 years. To nominate yourself for this recognition please click here.
GSUSA Volunteer Recognitions Criteria
The GSUSA adult recognition program is designed to remind us of the rewarding relationship between individuals and Girl Scouting. To ensure that adult awards are based on quality and significant contributions, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we follow a process of nominating, reviewing and approving these recognitions.
For all recognitions the nominee must be a registered Girl Scout adult. Please see the specific criteria for each award on the nomination form and in our Council’s Volunteer's Guide to Adult Recognitions.
The following recognitions will be discountinued effective June 1, 2012:
- Outstanding Leader
- Oustanding Volunteer
- Leadership Development Pins & leaves
- Episodic or Short Term Volunteer Awards
- Progressive Volunteer Awards (bar pins & keys)
- Trainer's Pin
The deadline for GSUSA Adult Recognition nominations was January 20, 2012. Nomination deadlines for 2012 will be announced this fall.