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Recognition & Appreciation

Giving and receiving recognition is an important component of the Volunteer Development System in Girl Scouting. A card from the girls, a handmade gift, an e-mail message or a surprise party are ways to say “thank you” to adults in Girl Scouts. Adult Girl Scouts may also be nominated for Adult Awards throughout the year. Please remember to recognize the adults who are focused on making the Girl Scout experience fun, positive and available to girls and adults everywhere!

Girl Scouts of the USA Awards

Select an award category below to learn more and access the online nomination form! Nominations are due annually on February 4.

Volunteer of Excellence

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio OR who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council's mission delivery to girl and adult members.

1 endorsement

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee

How Recipient is Recognized:
Presented by Service Unit & Council pubication

Submission Deadlines:
Due By: September 4th, November 4th, February 4th, April 4th, June 4th.
Notified By: September 20th, November 20th, February 20th, April 20th, June 20th.

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NOMINATION FORM   
VIEW SAMPLE NOMINATION

President's Award

Requirements:
Recognizes the efforts of a community team or program delivery team for moving its assigned area or audience toward the achievement of the council's goals during a fiscal or membership year. 

1 endorsement

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee & Board of Directors

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
NOMINATION FORM
VIEW PAST NOMINATION

Appreciation Pin

Requirements:

Recognizes an individuals exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had measurable impact on one geographic area of service, helping council to reach and surpass its mission

1 endorsement

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee & Board of Directors

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
NOMINATION FORM
VIEW PAST NOMINATION

Honor Pin

Requirements:

Recognizes an individuals exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing council to reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals.

2 endorsements

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee & Board of Directors

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
NOMINATION FORM
VIEW PAST NOMINATION

Thanks Badge I

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual whose service to the organization has been truly outstanding and is so significantly over and above the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate. Additionally, the nominee's service must have benefited the total Council or the entire Girl Scout organization. The highest award given in Girl Scouting.

3 endorsements

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee & Board of Directors

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

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NOMINATION FORM

Thanks Badge II

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual who has already received the Thanks I Badge and who has continued to contribute in extraordinary ways that benefit the entire council or the entire Girl Scout movement

3 endorsements

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee & Board of Directors

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
NOMINATION FORM

  

Girl Scouts of Orange County Council Award

Select an award category below to learn more and access the online nomination form! Nominations are due annually on February 4.

Opening Doors

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual who intentionally introduced Girl Scouting to an otherwise unserved or under-served area or group. 

Approved By: 
Adult Recognition Committee

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June & in Council publication

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
NOMINATION FORM

  

Service Unit Awards

Select an award category below to learn more and access the online nomination form! Nominations are due annually on Feb 4th but please review criteria for additional due dates.

Spotlight Award

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual who previously received the Orange Owl and continues to give outstanding service to the Service Unit. A Service Unit may select one Spotlight winner per year.
PHOTO REQUIRED

Approved By: 
Service Unit

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual recognition event in June

Submission Deadlines:
February 4th @ 6:08 PM (2-4-6-8)

CRITERIA PAGE
RECOGNITION FORM

Orange Owl

Requirements:
Recognizes an individual who has consistently given outstanding service to Girl Scouting in their Service Unit.

Approved By: 
Service Unit

How Recipient is Recognized:
Presented by Service Unit

Submission Deadlines:
Decided by Service Unit

CRITERIA PAGE
 RECOGNITION FORM

 

Girl Scout Shining Star Award

Requirements:
Recognizes members or non-members who have assisted a troop or troops or a Service Unit without an official volunteer title or role. 

Approved By: 
Service Unit

How Recipient is Recognized:
Presented by Service Unit

Submission Deadlines:
Decided by Service Unit

CRITERIA PAGE
 RECOGNITION FORM

 

Other Recognitions & Honors

Select an award category below to learn more and access the online nomination form! Nominations are due annually on February 4.

Numeral Guard Pin

Requirements:
Recognizes total years of membership, girl and adult, in any Girl Scout council at 5 year intervals. Girl Scouts of Orange County will provide pins for tenure achievements of 25 years or more, in five year increments (25 years, 30 years, etc.), if you are attending the annual Recognition Event. If you are unable to attend for 5 to 25 year pins, you may purchase them in the Shop.

Approved By: 
Earned

How Recipient is Recognized:
Council's annual Recognition Event in June (25+ years) 

Submission Deadlines:
April 10th  

RECOGNITION FORM

There's a Badge for That


Yep! There's a Badge for That.

Check out this shareable Girl Scout Volunteer Digital Badge made just for you! The owner of this badge is dedicated to fostering emotional, intellectual, and physical growth among girls in our communities!

 

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