Adult Awards

Adult Awards

Official Girl Scout Volunteer Awards

The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in one Overseas Committee. 

Criteria

  • The candidate is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
  • The service performed by the candidate is above and beyond the expectations for the position held and made an impact on one Overseas Committee within USAGSO.
  • The candidate actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

Required

  • Completed nomination form
  • One (1) letters of endorsement

Nomination Form

The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience having a measurable impact on two or more Overseas Committees.

Criteria

  • The candidate is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
  • The service performed is above and beyond the expectations for the position held and made an impact on two or more geographic areas within USAGSO’s jurisdiction.
  • The candidate actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

Required

  • Completed nomination form
  • Two (2) letters of endorsement

Nomination Form

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 all of USA Girl Scouts Overseas or the entire Girl Scout Movement.

Criteria

  • The nominee is an active, registered adult Girl Scout
  • The outstanding service performed by the nominee resulted in outcomes that benefitted all of USAGSO or the entire Girl Scout organization and is so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate.
  • The nominee actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

Required

  • Completed nomination form
  • Three (3) letters of endorsement

Nomination Form

The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge award recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role which resulted in a measurable impact benefiting the entire Girl Scout Movement.

Criteria

  • The nominee is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
  • The nominee has received the Thanks Badge.
  • The outstanding service performed by the nominee resulted in outcomes that benefited all of USAGSO or the entire Girl Scout organization and is so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate.
  • The nominee actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

Required

  • Completed nomination form
  • Three (3) letters of endorsement

Nomination Form

The Volunteer of Excellence award is awarded at the Overseas Committee level and recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through the use of the National Program Portfolio or service in support of USAGSO’s mission delivery to girl and adult members beyond the expectations of the position.

Criteria

  • The nominee is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
  • The nominee has successfully completed a term of service and all requirements for the position.
  • The nominee has performed beyond expectations for the position to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls using the National Program Portfolio, or
  • The nominee’s performance has been beyond the expectations of the position and has supported USAGSO’s mission-delivery goals in one or more of the following functional areas: Membership Development, Volunteer Relations and Support, Girl Program, Leadership and Governance, Fund Development, and USAGSO Operations (such as IT, Member Support, Merchandising, Marketing/Communications).
  • The nominee actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

Required

  • Completed nomination form
  • Supporting documentation (as appropriate)

Nomination Form

Adult Awards Hall of Fame