VOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONS IN GIRL SCOUTING - CONTINUED
Recognition Who to Consider
*Thanks Badge II Honors a previous
Thanks Badge award
recipient who has
continued to provide
exemplary service in
a leadership role,
resulting in a
measurable impact
that benefits the
entire Girl Scout
Movement.
The Thanks Badge II
is distinguish-able
from the Thanks
Badge by its blue
band inside a gold
band.
Board approval
required and GSWPA
will provide the pin.
President’s Award
Board approval
required and GSWPA
will provide a
certificate to each
member of the
team/committee.
The name of each
committee/team will
be placed on
plaques kept at the
Pittsburgh and
Johnstown Offices.
Recognizes the
efforts of a service-
delivery team or
committee whose
exemplary service in
support of delivering
the Girl Scout
Leadership
Experience
surpassed team
goals and resulted in
significant,
measurable impact
toward reaching the
council’s overall
goals.
Criteria Nomination, Approval and
Presentation Process
Be an active, registered Girl Scout adult
volunteer. 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.
The candidate:
o Has previously received the
Thanks Badge.
o Since receipt of the Thanks
Badge, has provided
distinguished service by:
Continuing to perform at the
same high level for an extended
period of time; or Increased
their sphere of influence; or
Used their skills and talents to
move into another field of
endeavor.
o Has provided outstanding
service that benefits the total
council or entire Girl Scout
movement.
o Has provided service that is so
significantly beyond
expectations that no other
award is appropriate.
o 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 (3) years:
membership, program, fund
development, pluralism,
marketing and communications,
strategic leadership, and human
resources.
o Has not previously received this
award.
All members of the service-delivery team
or committee must be active, registered
Girl Scouts and volunteers.
The candidates:
o Has met all requirements and
expectations of the positions
held.
o Has significantly contributed to
meeting ONE or more of the
council’s mission-delivery goals.
o Reflects the diversity of the
target audience or area it serves,
in girl and adult membership, in
all pathways offered.
o Actively recognizes,
understands, and practices the
values of inclusive behavior.
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.
Submit a nomination form describing the
group’s accomplishments to the GSWPA
Staff at the Johnstown Office outlining how
the service has benefitted the girls and the
organization.
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.