Volunteer Recognition

Nomination/Endorsement Form

https://forms.gle/jnPx5v2GGmpKn5Kv5

While Girl Scouts is all about the GIRL, her opportunities wouldn't be possible without the ADULT. Our adult volunteers put in countless hours researching, preparing, and guiding for meetings. They are mentors, chauffers, first aiders, cooks, structure and support for the girls. They help guide the girls through leadership and service so that each girl can have the best experience possible.

Often, these adults go through the Girl Scout years with their girls, unrecognized for the time and love they put into Girl Scouts. When possible, we love to recognize them for their achievements and thank them for their service. Your help is needed. Please consider nominating or endorsing an adult volunteer for one of these recognized awards.

Adult Recognition Resources:

GSCB Volunteer Appreciation Recognition Handbook

GSCB Volunteer Recognition Resource

If you, or someone you know from SU31, has received an award and is not named below, please use this form to provide the information so we can add it to our page. https://forms.gle/6Fpbi56D9haBmmoV6

Service Unit Awards

Awarded at Service Unit End of Year Celebration. Require nomination approval by SU recognitions committee.

All nominations MUST be submitted by March 18, 2024.

Online Nomination Printable Nomination

Mary Mullins Award

This is a special Service Unit 31 award given in recognition of Mary Mullins, a previous SU 31 leader of distinction. The recipient must be strong, loving, understanding, patient, artistic, able to truthfully speak their mind, be fair, respectful, and honest.

Requirements: Complete required leader trainings; Be First Aid/CPR training; Be camp trained; Be Fall Product and Cookie trained; Attend Service Unit meetings; Attends at least ¼ of SU events with troop; Holds troop meetings on a regular basis.

Esther M Wales Scholarship

This is a special Service Unit 31 scholarship, awarded in memory of Esther M Wales.

Applicants must be a girl graduating from High School, with an intent to continue their education at a college or trade school. Applicants submit an essay, which is reviewed by the scholarship committee.

making a difference award

This is a special Service Unit 31 scholarship is awarded to a youth volunteer who provides exemplary service to our organization without thought of earning recognition.

5 Years

10 Years

15 Years

20 Years

25 Years

30+ Years

First Year Leader

For first year Troop Leader(s) who have completed one year of service and plan to continue to lead an active Troop


Green Angel

Awarded to a volunteer whose service is outstanding and creative

Volunteer of Excellence

Awarded to a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or have contributed outstanding service in support of GSCB’s mission to girl and adult members

Rising Star

Awarded to a volunteer who puts her/his goals into action, pursues leadership positions and perseveres through challenges 

(New 2022)


Unforgettable Cookie

Awarded to a volunteer who continues to support the Cookie Program at the Troop and/or Service Unit level year after year 

(New 2022)

Honey Roasted Rock Star

Awarded to a volunteer who continues to support the Fall Product Program at the Troop and/or Service Unit level year after year

(New 2022)

Board Approved Awards

Presented at the GSCB Annual Meetings. Nominations and endorsements are reviewed and approved by the GSCB committee.

Appreciation Pin

Awarded to a volunteer or staff member providing exemplary service in support of delivering the GSLE, whose service has measurable impact on one geographic area, and helps GSCB reach or surpass its goals for that area

Evergreen Pin

Awarded to Volunteer(s) delivering outstanding Outdoor Programming to at least one Service Unit or Program Grade Level

Eligible three years post Appreciation Pin



Honor Pin

Awarded to a volunteer or staff member providing exemplary service in support of delivering the GSLE, whose service has measurable impact on two or more geographic areas, and helps GSCB reach or surpass its goals in those areas

Seagull Pin

Awarded to volunteer in any role within the service unit whose service impacts the entire council.

Only one Seagull Pin awarded annually.

Thanks Badge

Awarded to a volunteer or staff member whose service has had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission delivery goals of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.

Thanks Badge II

Awarded to a previous Thanks Badge recipient (volunteer or staff member) who has continued to provide exemplary service Individual has acheieved Thanks Badge.


GSCB Pin

Awarded for continued service that impacts the entire council or Girl Scout movement after the Thanks II has been earned.

Individual has achieved Thanks and Thanks Badge II


President's Award

Awarded to a Service Unit or a Program Delivery Team within a Service Unit who significantly contributed to one or more council goals in the following areas: Membership Growth, Membership Retention, Fund Development, or Public Relations and visibility in their community

Beacon Award

Awarded to registered Girl Scout who has provided exceptional, outstanding service that benefits the total Council or entire Girl Scout Movement far beyond the call of duty as a Girl Scout Volunteer.

Individual has achieved Thanks and Thanks Badge II


Retired Recognitions

Outstanding Volunteer

This is a special award presented only to a registered adult volunteer who serves in capacity other than leader and gave outstanding service to the region.