Award |
Description |
# of letters of recommendation to accompany nomination form |
Nomination form required? |
Nominee must be registered Girl Scout |
Community Certificate*
For Organizations, Businesses and Non-Girl Scout Individuals |
For significant contribution and support to Girl Scouts on a continual or one-time basis. |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Outstanding Volunteer Award*
For Volunteers other than Leaders |
For outstanding performance whose service benefits a geographic area or service unit in a way that is beyond the expectations of the position. The nominee must have completed appropriate training and performed at a level that exceeds the expectations of the position. |
2 |
Yes |
Yes |
Outstanding Leader Award*
For Troop/Group Leaders, Co-Leaders and Assistant Leaders |
For outstanding performance in working with girls that merits special recognition. The nominee must have completed appropriate training and demonstrated competence in girl/adult partnership, communication, membership development, pluralism and program delivery. |
2 from girls in partnership with parents
in addition to
2 from adults |
Yes |
Yes |
Appreciation Pin**
For Volunteers and Staff |
For outstanding service delivered to at least one service unit or geographic area above and beyond the expectations for the position held. |
2 letters of recommendation relating to the nominee’s contributions to Girl Scouts. |
Yes |
Yes |
Honor Pin**
For Volunteers and Staff |
For outstanding service delivered to two or more service units or geographic areas above and beyond the expectations for the position held. |
3 letters of recommendation relating to the nominee’s contributions to Girl Scouts. |
Yes |
Yes |
Thanks Badge**
For Volunteers and Staff |
For truly outstanding performance, which benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization and is so significantly beyond expectations that no other recognition would be appropriate. |
4 letters of recommendation relating to the nominee’s contributions to Girl Scouts. |
Yes |
Yes |
Thanks Badge II**
For Volunteers and Staff |
For persons who continue to give service of the same high quality for an extended period of time after receiving the Thanks Badge. |
4 letters of recommendation relating to the nominee’s contributions to Girl Scouts. |
Yes |
Yes |
