How to Nominate for GSCI and Service Area Awards

An individual or a group familiar with the service performed submits a written account (application) that includes the name of the candidate, the particular service being recognized, and the significance of the service beyond that required for the position held.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
Peoria Service Center
1103 W. Lake Ave.
Peoria, IL  61614
309-688-7358 (F)
ATTN: Volunteer Development Specialist
 

1. Fill out a nomination form for the award being sought.  Be sure all sections are completed.
    
2. Complete ALL required letters of endorsement for each particular award.  (GSCI reserves the right to place a nominee in the appropriate award category).
    
3. Submit all required documents to the following location:
4. The Membership Specialist for each Service Area will be notified of the results for recognition in the service area.  Board approved awards will presented at the Annual Meeting.
    
5. Recognitions are awarded based on fulfilling criteria contained on the nomination forms.  Please be fair and honest in the award for which you are nominating an individual.  With the exception of the Thanks Badge, there is no set progression for receiving an award.

“Human beings want and need appreciation for the work they do.  Whether in the form of a simple thank you for a small job well done or a formal commendation for years of faithful service in a key position of an organization, such acknowledgement is a signal to the recipient that she or his is noticed and appreciated – that she or he is recognized.”             

GSUSA Adult Awards in Girl Scouting

Appreciation is an ongoing, everyday process for anyone, anywhere, anytime.  Showing appreciation for one another is a good way to show respect, to relate to each other’s strengths, and to build mutual commitment.  Recognition is a tangible reminder of rewarding relationships between people and Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouting is made possible through dedicated contributions of adults who enjoy helping girls develop knowledge and skills for the future.  Adults in Girl Scouting, both volunteer and employed staff, play an important role in helping girls enjoy exciting benefits of Girl Scouting.  By sharing their time, knowledge and skills at all levels of the Girl Scout program, Adult Girl Scouts positively impact the Girl Scout organization and the community around them.  These dedicated adult Girl Scouts deserve recognition.

This award is given only once to recognize outstanding troop leadership in the delivery of the Girl Scout program to girls, meriting recognition by the geographic/service team.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, below personalized identification pin or centered below ID pin, or on either side of the years of service pin.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

This award is given only once to an adult in a position other than a troop leader for service to a geographic area or program delivery audience that is beyond the expectations for the position.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, below personalized identification pin or centered below ID pin, or on either side of the years of service pin.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

This pin is given only once to recognize outstanding service to a geographic area or program delivery audience that furthers the council’s goals.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, above personalized identification pin or centered above ID pin.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

This pin is given only once to recognize outstanding service to two or more geographic areas or program delivery audiences that furthers the council’s goals.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, above personalized identification pin or centered above ID pin.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

This award is given only once to recognize exceptional service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, above personalized identification pin or centered above ID pin.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

This award is given for continuing service.  It is similar to the Thanks Badge but recognizes continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement.  Worn on the right side of the uniform, above personalized identification pin or centered above ID pin.  Worn instead of, not in addition to the Thanks Badge.

Award Nomination Form

Endorsement Form

Recognitions Placement Guide

1. Adult Girl Scout Insignia Tab
2. World Trefoil Pin
3. Adult Position Pin
4. Girl Scout Membership Pin
5. Membership Numeral Guard
6. Campus Girl Scout Guard
7. Gold Award Pin
8. Bridge to Adult Girl Scout Award
9. Years of Service Pin
10. Outstanding Volunteer Award Pin
11. Outstanding Leader Award Pin
12. Personalized ID Pin
13. Lifetime Membership Pin
14. Appreciation Pin
15. Honor Pin
16. Thanks Badge
17. Thanks Badge II

Note:  If an adult has received more than one special recognition (Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin), the last one received is generally the one worn on the uniform.