Each and every volunteer is special and we thank you for all that you do! We could not have the great Girl Scout program without you. Now is your chance to celebrate volunteerism, by nominating that special someone. Take a little time out to complete the nomination forms for those amazing people in Girl Scouts!

The Outstanding Leader/Co-leader Award is given to a registered adult who has demonstrated extraordinary skills in Girl Scouts as a leader or co-leader! There is the Outstanding Volunteer Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge I and Thanks Badge II, President’s Award for areas and the Marion Chester Read Award, for those who have given so very much.

What about that special community partner that has assisted in Girl Scouts, did they provide something impressive to earn the Special Supporter Award? What about that great area team that is doing events, providing support to troops and really going out of the way to make remarkable things happen in their Girl Scout Area. That Girl Scout Area would be great to nominate for the President’s Award.

All forms should be submitted no later than February 29 at the Marion Chester Read Center, 131 South 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Take the time out of your busy day and make someone happy! For more information, please call your Membership & Marketing staff person, (414) 476-1050.

Nominated Awards

Outstanding Leader Award - The Outstanding Leader Award recognizes outstanding troop/group leadership qualities in the registered Girl Scout adult. Nominees must be in compliance with GSMA policies and procedures, which includes having an approved Volunteer Service Application with references, completed Orientation before meeting with troop/group and have appropriate age-level training within the designated time frame. The nominee's work with girls has exceeded expectations for the position as outlined in the job description or agreement.

Outstanding Volunteer Award - The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes outstanding service - that 'extra' something that is given by a registered volunteer other than troop leadership. The nominee may hold a leadership position but is being nominated for service in at least one additional area such as School Coordinator, Committee Member, Delegate, Event Committee Member, Trainer, Program Dept. Volunteer, Camp Volunteer, Product Sales Volunteer, Fund Development Committee Member, etc.…

Appreciation Pin - The Appreciation Pin is awarded to registered volunteers whose services to specific membership area exceeds expectations in supporting the achievement of council goals, i.e. increasing girl membership/retention or helping implement pluralism.
The nominee may hold a leadership position but is being nominated for additional and higher level of services in a specific area such as Area Coordinator, Delegate Committee Chair, Event Chair, Training Team Manager, Program Dept. Volunteer, Camp Volunteer Manager, Area Product Manager, Fund Raising Chair, etc.…

Honor Pin - The Honor Pin is awarded to registered volunteers whose service to several membership areas of the council is truly outstanding and is above that recognized in other volunteers.

Marion Chester Read Award - is presented to an individual who has received the Thanks Badge and/or Thanks Badge II and continues to provide outstanding service that surpasses the earlier achievements. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated noteworthy volunteerism, modeled Girl Scout Spirit and shared their skills and talents to advance the Girl Scout mission. This award is named for Marion Chester Read, whose continued support of Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area and Girl Scouting is truly remarkable.

Special Supporters - The Special Supporters Award is designated for non-members - groups, facilities, community organizations, agencies and individuals – for exceptional service to Girl Scouts. Beyond the accessibility of a meeting room, exceptional service benefits Girl Scouting and the community in some very special way. A letter is sent to those nominated but not receiving the award, thanking them for their contributions to Girl Scouting.

Thanks Badge - The Thanks Badge is awarded to registered volunteers whose service to the council and council goals is tremendously above that required by the position. This volunteer’s contribution to achieving goals has a positive impact on the community.

Thanks Badge II – Thanks Badge II is awarded to a registered volunteer who has received the Thanks Badge and continues to give outstanding service that surpasses the earlier achievement.

President’s Award - The President’s Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of a membership area in moving its area toward the council’s goals and objectives. This award is nominated by a council staff person.

Earned Awards

Individual adults earn the following awards for various self-accomplishments. Click on the award name to download a form. These recognitions are completed throughout the year.

Leadership Development Pin – The Leadership Development Pin recognizes adult members registered as troop leaders/co-leaders who have been in a leadership position at least one year. This adult must have completed orientation and the required age-level training; participated in at least two meetings or events beyond the troop; secured an adult resource person who has current certifications in First Aid and CPR; and also have an adult with Outdoor Skills training if the troop is involved in outdoor activities. Additional training recognitions, in the form of leaves, may be attached to the Leadership Development pin to signify further training in subjects that have increased the leader’s skills in working with the girls in the troop.

OUR FUTURE – Celebrating our Strengths and Diversities Pin – This self-directed award recognizes adult members who have made a personal decision to support diversity by participating in, learning and modeling proactive diversity awareness and appreciation for our differences.

Trainer’s Pin – The Trainer’s Pin recognizes adults who have completed the Train the Trainer Course. The levels are Apprentice, Experienced and Master.

---

©2007, GSUSA. All rights reserved. The GIRL SCOUTS name, mark and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the Trefoil Design, are owned by GSUSA.