Adult Recognitions

Contributing to a girl's development of courage, confidence, and character is one of the many rewards associated with being a Girl Scout volunteer. Another is the honor of your contributions being recognized by your peers. Nominate a fellow volunteer for their outstanding service, and encourage girls and parents to do the same!

Deadline: Nominations for service performed during the 2020 or 2021 membership year will be accepted through May 1, 2021. The current nomination form must be used. Outdated versions of the nomination form will not be accepted.

2020 National Awards

Volunteer of Excellence

This award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway, to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for this award here.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipients:

Amanda Buchanan

Amanda Houston

Amanda Jennings

Amanda Lawson Mullins

Amanda Mills

Amanda Patterson

Angel Johnson

Angie Hicks

Anne Pirtle

Ashley Weaver

Barbara Hatcher

Belinda Levy

Carol Adamson

Carol Ann Bowser

Caroline Light

Carrie Duncanson

Cassie Ogle

Christi Ogle

Christy Humphrey

Danielle Williams

Dannielle Price

Darlene George

Donella McCarty

Donna Henderson

Elizabeth Bonner

Emily Best

Haley Wilson

Henrietta Hyder

Holly Conrad

Jennifer Warren

Juliet Grant

Karen Lane

Karoline Berg

Kathy Reece

Katie Young

Kelly Skubisz

Kelley Bales

Kirsten Shipp

Kisha Martin

Kishia Wilson

Kristen Evans

Kristen Hincher

Laura Lucas

Letha Peters

Linda Blazek

Lisa Counts

Maria Lane

Mary Tolley

Melody Channell Austin

Meredith Glover

Natasha Sexton

Rachael Dean-Renfro

Rebecca Hatfield

Rhonda Tinker

Samantha Andersen

Samantha Herron

Sara Mary Wallace

Sarah Stamp

Shauna Allen

Tammy Wilson

Tanya McInturff

Terri Brady

Tina Mcnew

Tracy Cook

President's Award

The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a service team, committee, or volunteer team 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.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for this award here.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipients:

Kathleen Ross

Tammy Sears

Tiffany Carnes

Vickie Aragon

Appreciation Pin

The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This service, which has had measurable impact on one geographic area of service, helps reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the area.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for the award here.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipients:

Angelina Carney

Belle Gates

Brandi Wilson

Brandy Nixon

Chris Burke

Christine Calvin

Delea Patterson

Everly Manes

Jane Tyner

Janet Johnson

Jennifer Contreras

Kathy Stone

Kaylene Martin

Kelley Rowland

Kristin England

Kurtis Miller

Mary Miller

Nancy Haney

Nicole Berkheimer

Samantha Jorgenson

Susan Olinger

Tammy Webb

Theresa Critchfield

Winnie Paris

Laura Medina

Honor Pin

The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, to reach and surpass the mission delivery goals of the council.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for this award here.

Congratulations to the 2020 recipient:

Jennifer Cowan

Joy Hall

Julie Adams

Patti Loveless

Thanks Badge

The Thanks Badge 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.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for this award here.

Thanks Badge II

The 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.

Read the full award description here.

Nominate someone for this award here.

Questions?

What if I'm not sure about which award to nominate someone for?

Begin the nomination form, and the form will guide you towards the correct selection. You can call 800-474-1912 or email info@girlscoutcsa.org for more assistance, if needed.

Can you explain the awards and award progression in further detail?

Download a visual description here.

How are selections made?

Nominations

Nominators will complete an online nomination form that provides required information for the nomination rubric.
Area Directors will monitor submitted nominations and confirm the basic requirements for all adult awards (as stated in rubric).
Area Directors will remind nominators of required letters of support that have not yet been received, one week prior to submission deadline.
Annual submission deadline will be May 1.

Review

The recognitions committee reviewing all nominations will be composed of:

—Three Area Directors

—One to Two Board Members

—Two to Four Volunteers

The recognitions committee will determine whether each nomination meets the award criteria using the adult awards rubric applicable to the award.

When will nominees know of the decision?

The recognitions committee will approve or deny nominations for the Volunteer of Excellence and President’s Award by June 1.
The recognitions committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors or deny nominations for Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II by June 15.
The Board of Directors will approve or deny nominations for Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II at the July Board Meeting.

When/Where will awards be presented?

Approved awards will be presented at the GSCSA Leadership Summit in August 2021.
Award recipients will receive the pin and/or certificate appropriate for the award received.