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?
- Has already received the Thanks Badge
- Continuing outstanding service to all Girl Scouts of Western Washington and/or the entire Girl Scout organization
- Service so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate
Examples of possible candidates for this badge might include, but are not limited to:
- A candidate who, after many successful Girl Scouts of Western Washington learning events, went on to plan and direct a statewide or regional learning event
- A candidate who, after successfully influencing Girl Scouts of Western Washington with an area of expertise, branched out to become a consultant to other groups, e.g. management consultant for nonprofit agencies in a community
- A candidate who has initiated a program delivery system within Girl Scouts of Western Washington that has successfully influenced retention and quality programs, and that has been shared with others throughout GSUSA
What's the nomination process?
- Four individuals or groups familiar with the service performed by the nominee must complete the nomination form or submit a letter including all requested information to the Girl Scouts of Western Washington Adult Recognition Committee by April 30. Nominators will receive an acknowledgment of receipt.
- The Adult Recognition Committee will review on-time applications that contain four complete nominations.
- All nominators will be notified of the committee results, and successful nominees will be informed that they will receive the award at the annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Ceremony.