Showing love and appreciation for volunteers is a powerful Girl Scout tradition. After all, our volunteers are ah-mazing. Let’s be sure to shout it from the rooftops—take a moment to nominate a fellow Girl Scout who has made a difference!
The annual deadline to submit nominations is February 15. Awards will be presented at the following Volunteer Recognition Celebration.
What are you waiting for? Nominate an outstanding volunteer or community partner today! Submit your nomination via the form listed with each award's nomination instructions from the menu of award options below.
The Appreciation Pin is for outstanding service to at least one community. The Appreciation Pin (a GSUSA award) is a square, gold-tone pin with the Girl Scout logo.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this pin might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Honor Pin is for outstanding service to two or more communities. The Honor Pin (a GSUSA award) is a round, green enamel pin with a gold-tone trefoil and laurel wreath design.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this pin might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Thanks Badge is for outstanding service that benefits the entire council or Girl Scout community. The Thanks Badge (a GSUSA award) is a large, gold-filled enamel medallion on a blue grosgrain ribbon pin.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for the badge might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Thanks Badge II is for outstanding service council-wide or beyond having already received the Thanks Badge. The Thanks Badge II (a GSUSA award) is a small, gold-filled enamel medallion, similar to the Thanks Badge.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this badge might include, but are not limited to:
What's the nomination process?
The Volunteer of Excellence Award is for outstanding service while working directly with Girl Scout youth. The Volunteer of Excellence Award (a GSUSA award) is a round, silver-tone pin with the Girl Scout logo.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Juliette Low Leadership Award is for outstanding service working directly with youth members over an extended period of time. The Juliette Low Leadership Award is a round gold pin with embossed trefoil.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
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The Vivian Caver Diversity Award is for outstanding efforts to promote diversity within the Girl Scout community. The Vivian Caver Diversity Award is a round gold tone pin.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Norma Raver True Girl Scout Award is for extended and significant support of the Girl Scout mission. The Norma Raver True Girl Scout Award is a framed certificate.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Green-But-Growing award recognizes a first-year volunteer for service beyond the expectations for the position held, benefiting at least one area of the council. The Green- But- Growing award is designed for Girl Scouts of Western Washington volunteers.
What makes a volunteer eligible for this award?
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
What's the nomination process?
The Community Partner Award is a certificate showing appreciation for service from an individual community member or group to Girl Scouts of Western Washington.
What makes a community partner eligible for this award?
Service to Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Examples of possible candidates for this award might include:
A church, organization, business, etc. (or individual in one of the preceding places) who has donated space or otherwise supported Girl Scout program
What's the nomination process?
The Outstanding Community Support Award is for meritorious service to Girl Scouts. The Outstanding Community Support Award is a plaque signifying the highest honor Girl Scouts of Western Washington can award to an individual community member or group.
What makes a community partner eligible for this award?
Meritorious service of lasting value, for the benefit of all Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Examples of possible candidates for the appreciation pin might include, but are not limited to:
A business, organization or individual who has donated an extensive amount of time or money to benefit Girl Scouts of Western Washington, i.e. computer systems, phone systems, legal support, camp maintenance or enhancement, etc.
What's the nomination process?
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Join us for upcoming volunteer appreciation events and activities.
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