Girl Scouts is a volunteer-run organization and wouldn’t exist without the dedication of our volunteers. You can thank and recognize volunteers, community partners and staff members who make a difference in the lives of girls by nominating them for an adult recognition.
Please note: The current GSUSA Earned Adult Awards are being updated this year. All awards are being reviewed, including earning requirements, suggested nomination and approval processes, and the actual pins/products presented to volunteers. The new adult award guidelines will be implemented at USA Girl Scouts Overseas – North Atlantic in Fall, 2012. There will be new adult awards introduced to replace adult awards that are retiring.
Adult Awards Retiring: Outstanding Volunteer Award, Outstanding Leader Award, Leadership Development Pins and Trainers Pins. These Adult Awards will remain available through 01 June, 2012 to accommodate the transition to the new guidelines.
Please contact your Overseas Awards Committee to get specifics for submitting Nomination Forms and required Letters of Endorsement in your Overseas Community:
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National Recognition and USAGSO-NA Service Award
Due to Board Adult Recognition Committee January 15, 2012
These following award nominations are for service with Overseas Committee-wide or international impact. Recognitions include the President’s Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II.
Downloads:
- Service Award
- President’s Award
- Directions for President’s Award
- Appreciation Pin
- Honor Pin
- Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II
Overseas Committee Recognitions
These nominations are for service to a troop/group or Overseas Committee. Recognitions include Outstanding Leader and Outstanding Volunteer.
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Membership Numeral Guards
The numerals show the total number of years (not necessarily continuous or consecutive) of registered membership, both as a girl and an adult, in any Girl Scout/Girl Guide organization. Numeral Guards are attached to the Official Girl Scout Membership Pins (regular or miniature size), and are placed to the right of the pin on clothing or on the insignia tab. The five-year numeral guard replaces five membership stars: a ten-year guard replaces ten membership stars. Numeral Guards are available in increments of 5 years.
You can order Numeral Guards through the USAGSO-NA Girl Scout Shop. We encourage Overseas committees to include Years of Service Awards in their local Adult Recognition Events. All volunteers earning 20 years or above will be honored at the USAGSO-NA Adult
Recognition Award Ceremony on 03 March, 2012.
Please notify gsmembership@usagso-na.org of any eligible recipients by 15 January 2012.