Volunteer of Excellence Pin Criteria:
The candidate has successfully completed a term of service and fulfilled all requirements of the position
The candidate has
o Performed beyond expectations for the position to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls using the national
program portfolio or
o Gone beyond the expectations of the position and has supported council’s mission delivery goals in one or more of the
following areas: Membership Development/Community Cultivation, Volunteer Relations/Support, Program, Leadership
and Governance, Fund Development, and Council Support Services
Actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior
Appreciation Pin Criteria:
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The candidate is a registered Girl Scout Adult Volunteer
The candidate has provided outstanding service to TWO or MORE geographic or program delivery audiences in a way that furthers
the GSWPA’s goals
The candidate has significantly contributed to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund
development, or increased community visibility in two or more geographic areas
The candidate activity recognizes, understands and practices the values of inclusive behavior
Honor Pin Criteria:
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The candidate is a registered Girl Scout Adult Volunteer
The candidate has provided outstanding service to TWO or MORE geographic or program delivery audiences in a way that furthers
the GSWPA’s goals
The candidate has significantly contributed to meeting one or more council goals in membership growth and retention, fund
development, or increased community visibility in two or more geographic areas
The candidate activity recognizes, understands and practices the values of inclusive behavior
Thanks Badge I Criteria:
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The candidate is a registered Girl Scout Adult Volunteer
The candidate has provided outstanding service that benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout movement
The candidate has taken a leadership role at the GSWPA level in one or more of the following areas during the previous four years:
o Increasing membership growth and retention
o Increasing the percentage of adult-generated funding in total GSWPA income
o Increasing innovative program opportunities council-wide
o Developing broad participation in policy-influencing through the democratic process
o Ensuring that inclusive behavior is recognized, understood and practiced at all levels
o The service is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award is appropriate
Thanks Badge II Criteria:
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The candidate is a registered Girl Scout Adult Volunteer
The candidate has received the Thanks Badge
Since receipt of the Thanks Badge, the candidate has provided distinguished service by
o Continuing to perform at the same high level for an extended period of time, or
o Increased her/his sphere of influence, or
o Used her/his skills and talents to move into another field of endeavor
The service benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout movement
The service is outstanding and is so significantly beyond expectations that no other award is appropriate
The candidate has taken a leadership role in developing a model that has been replicated at the council or national level in one or
more of the following arenas during the previous three years: Membership, Program, Fund Development, Pluralism, Marketing &
Communications, Strategic Leadership, and Human Resources
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