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Adult Recognitions Chart

Arranged alphabetically:

Award Title

            Who to Consider

 
Application/ Nomination
# Additional  Endorsements
Submit To:
Final
Approval By:
Purchased/
Provided By:

(3) Three Yr Leader/Volunteer

Active registered troop volunteer for 3 years: troop leader, co-leader, product sales, committee members
3 Year Pin Application    3 Year Pin Application
 

Verify by Registrar

Service Unit Awards Team

Service Unit Awards Team

Council when verified

Appreciation Pin

Registered volunteer who has given outstanding service to at least one service unit.
High Honors Application  High Honors Application

1

2
Awards Task Group
Board of
Directors
Pin provided by council

Calovini Commitment
to Excellence in Training

Experienced or Master Level trainers who have demonstrated outstanding service to adult development.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1- by Adult Development Director or Master Level Trainer
3
Awards Task Group
Board of
Directors
Special etched plaque and certificate provided by council

Citizenship in Girl Scouting

Registered volunteer who has completed required orientation and training; and who provides support through 2 or 3 short-term assignments for the council or GSUSA

Episodic Recognitions Form  Episodic Recognitions Form
1
Verify by Staff
Awards Task Group
None required
Certificate provided by Council

Community Appreciation Award

Individuals or groups outside of Girl Scouting who have supported two or more service units.

Community Appreciation Application  Community Appreciation Application
1
 
Awards Task Group
Awards Task Group
Plaque or year plaque provided by Council

Community Benefactor Award

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.

Community Appreciation Application  Community Appreciation Application
1
 
Awards Task Group
Board of
Directors
Standing Plaque  provided by Council

Community Participation

Registered volunteer who has completed required orientation and training; and one-time or one-day service for council or GSUSA

Episodic Recognitions Form  Episodic Recognitions Form
1
Verify by Staff
Awards Task Group
None required
Letter of Thanks provided by Council

Distinguished Service Award

Individual giving 3 or more years of outstanding service to at least one service unit. Past recipient of the Appreciation Pin.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
2
Awards Task Group
Board of
Directors
Pin provided by council

Frontier Silver Award

Registered individual giving 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. (May only be received once)

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
3
Awards Task Group
Board of
Directors
Engraved silver platter provided by council

Honor Pin

Registered volunteer giving outstanding service to at least two or more service units.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
3
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Pin provided by council

Leadership Development Pin

Troop/ Group Leader, Assistant Leader, or Coordinator

Leadership Development Pin Application  Leadership Development Pin Application
1
Memb Staff
or TC
Service Unit Awards Team
Awards Task Group 
Purchased by individual or service team with prior approval

Leaf Additions To Leader Dev Pin

Troop/ Group Leader, Assistant Leader, or Coordinator

Leadership Development Pin Application  Leadership Development Pin Application
 
Memb Staff
or TC
Service Unit Awards Team
Awards Task Group
Purchased by individual or service team with prior approval

Membership Numerals
(5 & 10 year)

All registered members girls and/or adult years combined. Awarded in 5 year intervals.

Years of  Membership Form  Years of  Membership Form
Verify by Registrar
 
Service Unit Awards Team
Service Unit Awards Team
Pin provided by Council when verified by Memb staff

Membership Numerals (15 yrs and above)

All registered members- girls and/or adult years combined. Awarded in 5 year intervals.

15+ Years of  Membership Form  15+ Years of  Membership Form
1
Verify by Registrar
Awards Task Group
Awards Task Group
Pin provided by Council when verified by Memb staff

Meritorious Service Award

To registered individual giving 5 or more years of outstanding service to two or more service units. Past recipient of the Honor Pin.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
3
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Pin provided by council

Outstanding Leader Award

Troop/ Group Leader, Assistant Leader, or Coordinator

Outstanding Leader Application  Outstanding Leader Application
1
Memb Staff
Service Unit Awards Team
Service Unit Awards Team
Service Unit upon verification

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Any registered adult giving outstanding service other than in a leader position

Outstanding Volunteer Application  Outstanding Volunteer Application
1
1
Service Unit Awards Team
Service Unit Awards Team
Service Unit upon verification

President's Award

A service unit or program delivery unit whose performance meets certain standard criteria and service is truly outstanding

Presidents Award Application  Presidents Award Application
Service Unit Notebook addressing the 10 criteria
Membership Staff
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Pin provided by Council

Social Responsibility in Girl Scouting

Registered volunteer who has completed required orientation and training; and who provides a 4th session of service to the council or GSUSA

Episodic Recognitions Form  Episodic Recognitions Form
1
Verify by Staff
Awards Task Group
None required
Volunteer Service Pin provided by Council

Special Appreciation Certificate

Any individual, group or organization which has supported the Girl Scout movement.

 
1
 
Service Unit Manager
Service Team
Provided by troop, or Service Unit

Thanks Badge

To recognize outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout organization.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
4
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Pin and certificate provided by Council

Thanks Badge II

To recognize continued outstanding service given by a Thanks Badge recipient.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
4
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Pin provided by Council

Trainers Pin

Adults and older girls who have completed the earned criteria for trainers. Additional criteria for each level- see Girl Scout Recognitions Booklet.

Trainers Pin Application  Trainers Pin Application
1
Adult Development Director or Master Level Trainer
Awards Task Group
None required
Pin provided by Council

Volunteer of Distinction

To recognize outstanding service at any level. The highest Council Award given.

High Honors Application  High Honors Application
1
3
Awards Task Group
Board of Directors
Engraved clock provided by council

Years of Service Pin
(5+ Adult Years)

Any registered  active volunteer for her/his service as an adult. Awarded in 5 year intervals.

Years of Service Pin Application  Years of Service Pin Application
1
Verify by Staff
Awards Task Group
Awards Task Group
Pin provided by Council

Nominations for all awards MUST be submitted to the council office, ATTENTION: Adult Awards Task Group NO LATER THAN THE FIRST FRIDAY IN MARCH. Materials will be placed in the council records.

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