Volunteers put in many hours on top of busy schedules and hectic lives – to be the cheerleader, guide, and mentor - helping girls develop crucial skills and confidence to launch them into a lifetime of leadership.
Help us recognize outstanding individuals all year round with our Volunteer Recognitions and Awards initiative!
Nominate a special volunteer for an adult recognition. These range from National and Council Awards for volunteers, local Service Unit Awards, and other volunteer recognitions. Check out the GSCCC Adult Recognition Handbook to determine the best fit for your special person, and then submit your nomination. It's easy—just use the Award Form!
Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
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The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).
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The Honor Pin recognizes a volunteer whose outstanding service has impacted multiple service units.
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The Thanks Badge recognizes a volunteer who has provided exceptional, outstanding service that benefits the total council or entire Girl Scout Movement.
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The Thanks Badge II recognizes a Thanks Badge recipient who has since provided continuing distinguished service benefiting the total council that significantly surpasses the original achievement.
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The Go-Getter Award recognizes a volunteer who puts her/his goals into action, pursues leadership positions and perseveres through challenges.
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The Innovator Award recognizes a volunteer who uses creativity to imagine and implement solutions. An innovator brings new ideas that benefit a troop or service unit or provides a “spark” to enhance current activities or events.
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The Risk-Taker Award recognizes a volunteer who seeks new adventures and experiences. They step outside their comfort zone to provide the best experience for girls or they take positive action on issues in the community.
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The Leader Award recognizes a volunteer who listens to opinions and feelings different from her/his own. He or she handles conflict with compassion and clear communication. A Leader works hard to bring positive change to the world and builds team spirit while bringing people together.
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The Fund Development award recognizes a volunteer whose outstanding service has provided financial support to the Council through:
The Super Service Unit Award recognizes a service unit volunteer who has gone above and beyond providing time, skills, and leadership in her/his role on the service unit team.
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This Leader provides girls with exceptional leadership opportunities through exemplary implementation of the girl led model.
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May be awarded to three registered adults in good standing per county. Nominee has gone above and beyond in any capacity during either of the Council Entrepreneurial Programs.
The Art McLoughlin Award is presented to one male volunteer who embodies the values of a true Girl Scout, courageous and strong. Art McLoughlin has been a member of Girl Scouts for over 40 years, volunteering with Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast and Girl Scouts of the USA. He has been a strong advocate for getting girls outdoors to experience the thrill of nature and explore the world around them. GSCCC is proud to recognize Art’s incredible leadership in the Girl Scout world by presenting this award annually in his honor. Male registered adults in good standing Consecutive contribution for 2 or more years in any capacity that supports Girl Scouts.
The Heritage Award recognizes an individuals’ exemplary service in sharing the history of Girl Scouting in the USA and Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast with its members and the community thereby furthering the Girl Scout Mission.
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This award recognizes our male volunteers that have gone above and beyond in service of Girl Scouts.
Numeral Guards
Numeral Guards recognize the number of combined years as a girl and adult member. Pins are available in 5-year increments (5, 10, 15, 20,).
Numeral Guards for 15 years and above are complimentary and should be requested by the SU Recognitions Chair.
For fewer than 15 years, Service Units can order and purchase pins for volunteers via www.girlscoutshop.com. All numeral pin recipients should be recognized at their local Service Unit Recognition Event.
Numeral Guards and Years of Service Request Form
Years of Service pins recognize the number of years of active service as an adult member. Pins are available in 5-year increments (5, 10, 15, 20…).
Service Units can order and purchase these pins via www.girlscoutshop.com. Year of Service Pin recipients should be recognized at their local Service Unit Recognition Event.
