Volunteer Recognition
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Honor your favorite volunteer with a council award
Girl Scout volunteers are the best around. They give their time, support, and energy to Girl Scouts, fellow volunteers, and caring adults. Help us show appreciation and nominate a deserving volunteer for a council award.
Nominations must be submitted by the last Friday in July. Be sure to include the person(s) complete name, award name, your name as the nominator, and a brief description of why the person(s) deserves the award. Some awards also require letters of endorsement; see the full awards descriptions and criteria (PDF).
Anyone can submit an award nomination. Council awards are reviewed by the Adult Recognition Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. Awards will be presented at Recognition of Excellence. Learn how to write a strong nomination.
For Service Unit Awards, visit the Service Unit Volunteers page.
| GSU Family Award Certificate | For a family of currently registered Girl Scouts (girl and adult members) whose service goes beyond expectations of family participation at the troop level. |
| GSU Legacy of Service Award Certificate | For a family of currently registered adults in our council who provided outstanding service beyond expectations of family participation at the troop level. |
| Volunteer of Excellence Pin | For a volunteer who contributed outstanding service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the council's mission to girl and/or adult members. |
| Appreciation Pin | For a volunteer who delivered outstanding service to at least one geographic region, service unit, or program delivery audience. |
| Honor Pin | For a volunteer or staff member who provided outstanding service to two or more geographic areas or service units in support of council goals. |
| Freddie Award Plaque | For a volunteer or staff member who provided outstanding service benefiting the council via program delivery and training, and has made a significant contribution to other community organizations. |
| Thanks Badge Pin | For a volunteer or staff member whose efforts benefited the entire council or Girl Scout Movement and for whom no other award is appropriate. |
| Thanks Badge II Pin | For a volunteer or staff member who received the Thanks Badge and continues to provide distinguished service. |
| President's Award | For a service-delivery team, task group, or committee whose exceptional service supporting the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) exceeds goals and creates a significant, measurable impact on the council’s overarching objectives. |
Years of Service & Membership Pins
Currently registered Girl Scout adults can receive recognition for their years of volunteer service and years of Girl Scout membership at five-year intervals.
Years of Membership includes every year an individual has been a registered member (youth and adult years) and does not have to be consistent or consecutive. Pins for 50 or more years of membership are presented at our Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony.
Years of Service represents the number of years an adult volunteer has actively provided service, is not based on membership years, and does not need to be consistent or consecutive. Pins for 25 or more years of service are presented at our Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony.
Writing a Strong Nomination 
Current Council Award Recipients
