Volunteer Recognitions

Girl Scouts of Frontier Council believes the adult recognition program should reflect the following:

•Quality of service above and beyond the expectation of the position held is the primary determining factor in awarding recognition.
•Many kinds of contributions should be considered: time and talent, in addition to donation of money and resources.
•Quality is not judged by the length of service or number of other recognitions; it is ultimately a function of impact, direct or indirect, on girls.
•Recognitions are given to reinforce high expectations and encourage a continual improvement. It is not a competition. Recognitions create a strategic advantage because they identify who to model in the future. The recipient's performance is part of what moves a council toward it's goals.
•Publicly honoring adults underscores Girl Scouting vitality in the community. It encourages greater involvement and support from other adults and organizations- all with the goal of helping girls become happy and resourceful citizens.

Guidelines for Nomination

All Adult Award applications must:

• include an adult award application form that identifies desired award
• be clearly written or typed and include all information required
• have the required number of nomination and endorsement letters attached, if applicable (each award has different requirements, check the criteria carefully!) 
• nomination and endorsement letters must be completed by different individuals
• describe in detail how the recipient accomplished the required criteria (the Adult Award Committee is not  responsible for seeking out information about a recipient, you must provide it in the nomination & endorsement letters)
• demonstrate by narrative how the nominee’s performance is exceptional and beyond expectation for the position held
• be submitted by the deadline date to the council office to be considered - deadline for award submissions is the first Friday in March each year.

Service Unit Level Awards and Recognitions

Outstanding Leader Award		For outstanding troop leadership qualities in the delivery of Girl Scout programs to girls that merits recognition by the service team.
Outstanding Volunteer Award		For outstanding service beyond the expectations of the position that benefits the service unit and warrants area-wide recognition. A registered volunteer who has retained or increased underrepresented adults and girls in areas identified in the Council Performance Assessment. Given to outstanding delivery-of-service adults other than leaders.
Three Year Pin		To recognize three years as an active registered troop volunteer (i.e. troop leader, co-leader, product sales, committee members)
Membership Numerals 5 and 10 Years		To recognize years of membership in Girl Scouting
Leadership Development Pin		To recognize adult members registered as troop leaders or co-leaders or group coordinators who have completed a series of earned criteria.
Special Supporters Certificate		To honor those individuals or groups who have supported Girl Scouting.

Episodic and Progressive Volunteer Awards

Episodic Volunteers	Community Participation	1. One-time or one-day service for council or GSUSA 2. Completed required orientation and training
	Citizenship in Girl Scouting	1. Returns for 2nd or 3rd session of service 2. Provides support through 2 or 3 short-term assignments for the council or GSUSA
	Social Responsibility in Girl Scouting	1. Provides a 4th session of service to the council or GSUSA
Progressive Volunteers	Volunteer Achievement Award	To recognize successful completion of initial service for a specific position or assignment on a board committee, task group, or troop/group leadership.
	Girl Scout Mentoring Key Award	To recognize individuals who served as a coach/mentor for a new volunteer, who has provided ongoing support resulting in retention of a new volunteer for another year of service. (White Key)
	Volunteer Executive Key Award	To recognize governance or management volunteers who serve in a leadership role at the council level or the national level. (Black Key)

Awarded at Council Level

Years of Service Pin		Not a substitute for Membership Numerals; used to honor an active volunteer for her/his service as an adult. Awarded in 5 year intervals.
Membership Numerals 15 years and up		To acknowledge years of membership as a Girl Scout (girls and/or adult years combined). Awarded in 5 year intervals.
Outgoing President's Gavel Pin		To honor Council President upon conclusion of final term of office.

Recognitions Requiring Submission to the Council Adult Recognitions Task Group and approval as designated by the Board of Directors.

Community Appreciation		To honor those individuals or groups outside of Girl Scouting who have supported two or more service units.
Community Benefactor		To recognize individuals or organizations whose service benefits the entire council or the entire Girl Scout movement; and has contributed to the council's goals and objectives.
Trainer's Pin		To recognize adults and older girls who have completed the earned criteria for trainers.
Calovini Commitment to Excellence in Training		To recognize Experienced or Master Level trainers who have demonstrated outstanding service to adult development.
Frontier Silver Award		To recognize outstanding service to the Girl Scout movement for 25 years as an adult Girl Scout with a minimum of 5 years in Girl Scouts of Frontier Council.
President's Award		A service unit or program delivery unit whose performance meets certain standard criteria and service is truly outstanding
Appreciation Award		To recognize outstanding service to at least one service unit.
Distinguished Service Award		To recognize 3 or more years of outstanding service to at least one service unit. Past recipient of the Appreciation Pin.
Honor Pin		To recognize outstanding service to at least two or more service units.
Meritorious Service Award		To recognize 5 or more years of outstanding service to two or more service units. Past recipient of the Honor Pin.
Volunteer of Distinction Award		To recognize outstanding service at any level. The highest Council Award given.
Thanks Badge		To recognize outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization.
Thanks Badge II		To recognize continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient.

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