VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONS IN GIRL SCOUTING – CONTINUED
Recognition Who to Consider
*Honor Pin Recognizes an
individual’s
exemplary service in
support of delivering
the Girl Scout
Leadership
Experience, which
has had measurable
impact on TWO or
more geographic
areas of service,
allowing the council
to reach and surpass
its mission-delivery
goals.
Board approval
required and GSWPA
will provide the pin.
*Thanks Badge
Board approval
required and GSWPA
will provide the pin.
Honors an individual
whose ongoing
commitment,
leadership, and
service have had an
exceptional,
measurable impact
on meeting the
mission-delivery
goals and priorities
of the entire council
or the entire Girl
Scout Movement.
Criteria Nomination, Approval and
Presentation Process
Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult
volunteer. Submit a nomination form and three 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.
The candidate:
o Has provided outstanding
service to TWO or more
geographic or program delivery
audiences in a way that furthers
the GSWPA’s goals.
o 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.
o Actively recognizes, understands
and practices the values of
inclusive behavior.
o Has not previously received this
award.
Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult
volunteer.
The candidate:
o Has provided outstanding
s ervice that benefits the total
council or entire Girl Scout
movement.
o Has taken a leadership role at
the GSWPA level in ONE or more
of the following areas during the
previous four years: Increasing
membership growth and
retention; Increasing the
percentage of adult-generated
funding in total GSWPA income;
Increasing innovative program
opportunities council-wide;
Developing broad participation
in policy-influencing through the
democratic process; Ensuring
that inclusive behavior is
recognized, understood and
practiced at all levels; and the
service is so significantly beyond
expectations that no other
award is appropriate.
o Has not previously received this
award.
Nomination must be received by August 10 th
for consideration for fall events or February
1 st 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 meeting
or service unit event.
An individual or group submits a written
nomination and four letters of endorsement
to the GSWPA Staff at the Johnstown Office
describing the volunteer’s accomplishments
and outlining how the service has benefited
the organization. Please note: Letters of
endorsement must be from individuals other
than the nominator.
Nomination must be received by February 1 st
for consideration.
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 occur at the GSWPA Annual
meeting.