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Adult Awards in Girl Scouting

(Last Updated: January 27, 2020)

Adult Awards Overview....................... 4

Nomination Information....................... 5

Table of Contents

Council-Level Awards......................7

Service Unit-Level Awards......................10

Years of Service......................13

Nomination Forms......................14

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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is fortunate to have more than 7,000 Adult Volunteers. These volunteers give themselves and their time to the Girl Scout Movement, and, in turn, reap the reward of helping girls become the strong, confident leaders of tomorrow. Their dedication emphasizes the qualities that Girl Scouts value. Adult Awards in Girl Scouting acknowledge those volunteers who provide service above and beyond what is expected.

The criteria for these awards are established either by GSUSA or GSSC and focus on leadership, implementation of goals, acceptance of responsibility, and consistent follow-through.

Adult Awards Overview

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Here are some important nomination points:

• Recruit a diverse audience to submit the required Adult Award Reference form.

• For Council-Level awards, the Adult Award Committee will determine recipients. Do not designate a specific award in your nomination.

• For SU Level awards, the SU Team reviews and approves the nomination.

• Submit online nomination forms no later than the date specified

Questions? Email [email protected]

Nomination Process

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Be sure candidate is a registered Girl Scout.

Include a list of the nominee’s previous awards.

Explain your personal connection to the nominee.

Include nominee’s specific accomplishments.

Include insights or anecdotes.

Include examples of nominee’s personal growth since previous awards.

Highlight the nominee’s achievements. Be specific.

Demonstrate how the nominee has exceeded expectations for the position she or he holds.

Submit online nomination forms no later than the date specified.

Nomination Checklist

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All Council-Level awards are reviewed by the Adult Awards Committee and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. There are seven (7) Council-Level awards that may be presented to individual adult volunteers.

Each candidate must be a Girl Scout in good standing.

The nomination procedure is as follows:

1. Individual/Group submits an online nomination form with candidate’s name, position, and description of service that went above and beyond requirements. Remember - The Adult Awards Committee will determine the award. Do not designate a specific award.

2. Submit two (2) separate online reference forms with the nomination. These references must be from Girl Scout adult members familiar with the specific service performed.

3. Candidates will receive a letter letting them know that they have been selected for an award.

4. For assistance in completing any of the following forms: Email: [email protected] • Phone: (631) 543-6622

Council-Level Awards

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Council-Level AwardsFor Individuals Serving The Council-At-Large

Thanks Badge

Awarded to:Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire G.S. organization.

Approval: Adult Awards Committee & Board of Directors

For Individuals Serving 2 or More Service Units

Thanks Badge II

Awarded to:Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient.

Approval: Board of Directors

Honor Pin

Awarded to: Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize outstanding service to two or more Service Units.


GSSC Council Award

Awarded to:Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize outstanding services that have a lasting impact on the council.


Beacon Award

Awarded to:Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient.


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For Individuals Serving 1 Service Unit

Council-Level Awards

Appreciation Pin

Awarded to: Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize outstanding service to at least one Service Unit.


GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Award

Awarded to:

Any registered adult G.S. who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) or who have contributed outstanding service in support of GSSC’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.


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There are three (3) awards for service that may be awarded to volunteers at the Service Unit-Level that require Board approval.

There are two (2) awards for Service Units that do not require Board approval and there are five (5) awards for service that may be awarded to volunteers at the Service Unit-Level and do not require Board approval.

Each candidate must be a Girl Scout in good standing.

It is appropriate to use Service Unit funds to provide dinner at GSSC’s Annual Adult Awards Event for all Service Unit-Level award recipients.

The nomination procedure is as follows:

1. Individual/Group familiar with the service performed submits to the service unit team the name of the candidate, position held, account of particular service to be recognized, and the results of the service beyond that required for the position held.

2. Service unit team reviews the information and approves nomination.

3. President’s Circle Award, The Service Unit Star Award, the Spirit of Scouting Award will be presented at GSSC’s Annual Adult Awards Dinner and provided by GSSC.

4. Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Volunteer, First-Year Leaders, Keep the Promise, Live the Law Award, and Leader Thank You awards are presented by Service Unit at the dinner or local ceremony, with pins provided by the Service Unit. Names are announced at GSSC’s Annual Adult Awards Dinner, which is an appropriate time to pin recipients.

Service Unit-Level Awards

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Requires Board Approval

One recipient per Service Unit per year

Two recipients per Service Unit per year

All Leaders who qualify

Service Unit-Level Awards

Awarded to:

Leaders who exemplify the ideal that more girls together make for a broader G.S. experience with the following troop-size requirements:

• Daisy: 20+ Girls• Brownie: 25+ Girls• Junior: 21+ Girls• Cadette: 16+ Girls• Senior: 15+ Girls• Ambassador: 15+ Girls


Spirit of Scouting Award

Awarded to: Any Service Unit Volunteer meeting the criteria.


The Service Unit Star Award

Awarded to:Any registered, adult G.S. to recognize outstanding service to one Service Unit promoting G.S. in the community—one adult per SU.


President’s Circle Award

GSSC

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Service Unit-Level AwardsBoard Approval Not Required

Awarded to:Any registered adult G.S., other than a Leader, who has performed service beyond the expectations for the position held.

Approval: Service Unit Team

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Awarded to: Any registered Troop Leader who has performed service beyond the expectations for the position.


Outstanding Leader Award

Awarded to: Any Service Unit meeting the criteria listed on nomination form.

Approval: Office of the President

Millennium Award - Gold, Silver, or Bronze

Awarded to: Any Service Unit meeting the criteria listed on nomination form.

Approval: Office of the President

President’s Award

Service Unit

All Leaders who qualify

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Quantity - 500, 10002 Color Enamel - Green and Brown

Raised polished gold lettering with dull matte sandy background for border and trophy

Quantity - 500, 10006 Color Enamel - Green, Light Green, Blue,

Light Blue, Brown & OrangeRaised polished gold lettering with dull matte sandy background for the border

Quantity - 50, 1004 Color Enamel - Blue, Green,

Light Yellow & WhiteRaised polished silver lettering with dull

matte sandy background

.75in Diameter

1 in Diameter

1.25 in Diameter

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1 in WxH

1.25 in WxH

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Awarded to:Any registered adult G.S. who has served three consecutive years as Troop Cookie Chairperson.


Cookie Champion Award

Awarded to: Trained 1st year Leaders who have demonstrated excellence.


First-Year Leaders Award

Awarded to: Any registered, adult G.S. volunteer who returns for a 4th year of service.


Keep the Promise, Live the Law Award

Awarded to:An adult volunteer with 10 or more consecutive years with the same troop or group level who will not be continuing as a Leader.


Leader Thank You

Board Approval Not RequiredService Unit-Level Awards

Awarded to:

Any registered adult G.S. who has a love of the outdoors and has shared an outdoor experience with her/his troop and/or Service Unit in the last 2 years.


Outdoor Enthusiast Award

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OrangeRaised polished gold lettering with dull matte

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The Years of Service Pin recognizes an adult in Girl Scouting for her or his years of active service as an adult in 5 year intervals.

10 years and above are recognized at the GSSC’s Annual Adult Awards

Years of Service Pin

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Nomination Forms

Nomination Forms are online at www.gssc.us/adultawards

Fill them out online and hit the submit button—It’s that easy!

Questions? Email [email protected]

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