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National and Council Awards

Deadline for nominations extended to Monday, March1, 2010.


Girl Scouting is a volunteer driven organization, where dedicated adult volunteers are essential in providing leadership experiences for girls.  The formal recognition process established by Girl Scouts of the USA is one way to recognize outstanding contributions of volunteers. Take a moment to nominate an outstanding individual or group for a national or council award. 

Thoughtful consideration should be given to determine the appropriate recognition for each individual and situation. Carefully read the award descriptions and examples of potential candidates to find the closest match to your candidate’s efforts. Then check the procedures for each nomination. You will need to ask others familiar with the nominee’s work to submit a letter of endorsement. Volunteers on the recognition task group may not be familiar with your candidate so it is important to make sure you address the specific facts of what the person has done to fulfill award requirements. Please remember that a different person must prepare the nomination and each letter of endorsement. Nominations and all supporting endorsements are due February 22, 2010.

National and council awards are reviewed by volunteer task group(s) and are presented at the council’s Annual meeting or Service Area celebrations. If you have any questions about adult awards, please contact the Director of Volunteer Development at swilliams@gswise.org, 800-565-GIRL (4475) or 414-443-3935. Candidate needs to be a registered member, have completed the appropriate training, and performed at a level exceeding expectations for the position.

NAME OF AWARD AWARD'S MEANING EXAMPLES NOMINATION PROCEDURES

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD

 Award is given to an adult member serving in a capacity other than Leader, or in addition to Leader, if the volunteer gives outstanding service that benefits the service area. • An event coordinator who has managed several successful events with increased use of girl planning and involvement.
• Service team members, Cookie Managers, Adult Learning Facilitators, or Day Camp staff who helped to significantly increase girl involvement.
• A volunteer who has retained or increased underrepresented adults and girls in areas identified in the council's Performance Assessment.		 • Individual or group familiar with nominee’s performance must submit nomination.   Click here for nomination form
• One Letter of Endorsement, submitted by individual or group explaining contribution of nominee and how girls benefited.
Click here for Endorsement form

OUTSTANDING LEADER AWARD

 Award recognizes outstanding troop coaching and mentoring qualities in the delivery of the Girl Scout leadership Experience. • A Troop/Group Leader or assistant provides opportunities for the girls to interact with people from different cultures. 
 		 • Troop members, families or troop members, other Girl Scout volunteers or members of related organizations need to submit nomination. Click here for nomination form
• Two Letters of Endorsement
Click here for Endorsement form

APPRECIATION PIN

 Award recognizes a registered adult Girl Scout who provides outstanding service to at least one geographic division, service area or program area. • A Service Area Coordinator whose leadership directly impacted membership growth and retention.
• A service area Day Camp Director whose efforts lead to increased participation by girls and adults over a period of time.		 • Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee.  Click here for nomination form.
• Two completed Letters of Endorsement are required.
Click here for Endorsement form

HONOR PIN

 Award recognizes a registered Girl Scout adult who has provided outstanding service in two or more service units. • A person who spearheads a membership outreach initiative resulting in a significant increase in girls and adults in under¬represented populations.
• A Day Camp Director of two or more areas, or Program Consultant.
• Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee and its significance to Girl Scouting. Click here for nomination form.
• Three completed Letters of Endorsement are required. Click here for Endorsement form.
 		 • Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee and its significance to Girl Scouting. Click here for nomination form.
•Three completed Letters of Endorsement are required. Click here for Endorsement form.

THANKS BADGE

 Award recognizes outstanding service benefiting the total council or entire Girl Scout organization. • A person who successfully establishes a collaboration with another agency resulting in increased programs for girls from all parts of the council.
• The service of the nominee is significantly beyond expectation; no other award is appropriate.		 • Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee and its significance to Girl Scouting.   Click here for nomination form.
• Four completed Letters of Endorsement are required. Click here for Endorsement form.

THANKS BADGE II

 Since receipt of the Thanks Badge, the candidate has continued to provide distinguished service, increasing his/her impact by expanding awareness of Girl Scouting, within and beyond the council. • A volunteer who initiates a volunteer support system that successfully retains members in the council and has been replicated in other councils.
• The service of the nominee is significantly beyond expectation; no other award is appropriate.

• Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee and its significance to Girl Scouting. Click here for nomination form.
• Four completed Letters of Endorsement are required. Click here for Endorsement form.
 
PRESIDENT'S AWARD Recognizes the efforts of a service team in moving the service area toward achievement of the council’s goals during the membership year. • All service team members are registered and trained.
• Retain at least 75 percent of troops or leadership.
• Overall girl membership has reached or surpassed goal.
• Team reflects diversity of the area.
• Team cultivates contact in the community.
• Required reports are submitted on time.
• Team maintains ongoing communication with troop/group, Leaders and Juliettes.
• Team supports council’s fund-raising efforts.
 		 • Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of service team, and its significance to Girl Scouting.Click here for application form.
• Submit documentation of criteria to Director of Volunteer Development by February 22.
MARIAN CHESTER READ AWARD Recognizes an individual who has received the Thanks Badge and/or Thanks Badge II Award, and is still showing additional support to the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. • The recipient(s) of this award will have demonstrated noteworthy volunteerism, modeled the Girl Scout spirit, and shared their skills and talents to advance the Girl Scout mission.
 		 • Submit completed nomination form explaining contribution of nominee and its significance to Girl Scouting. Click here for nomination form.
• Two completed Letters of Endorsement are required. Click here for Endorsement form.