Adult Awards

Let's celebrate the outstanding work of our Girl Scout volunteers!
Nominate the outstanding volunteers in your area for a national Girl Scouts award. To determine which award best suits your volunteer's accomplishments and for nomination criteria, refer to the Adult Awards Fact Sheet. As the nomination forms are reviewed by a committee of Board Members, some Tips for Writing a Strong Award Endorsement are available to help. You may also refer to Letter for Endorsement Form for all awards.

Volunteer of Excellence Nomination Form

Offers Service Units an opportunity to recognize volunteers who have contributed outstanding service in support of mission delivery to girl and adult members at the troop level. Nominations can be submitted at any time.

Letter of Endorsement

Appreciation Pin Nomination Form

Recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This service, which has had measurable impact on one geographic area of service, helps reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the area. Nomination deadline: February 1

Letter of Endorsement

Honor Pin Recognition Nomination Form

Recognizes an individual’s 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 the council to reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals. Nomination deadline: February 1

Thanks Badge I Nomination Form

Thanks Badge II Nomination Form

Honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement. Nomination deadline: February 1

Letter of Endorsement

Volunteer Years of Service Pin

This pin recognizes an adult member registered with Girl Scouts of the USA for her/his years of active volunteer service at 5-year intervals. The Council will provide this pin at no cost to volunteers in appreciation of their volunteer service. (5-year pins to be awarded at the Service Unit Court of Awards)

Helping Hands

This award honors parent volunteers who go above and beyond to support their troop leaders and Girl Scouts. These dedicated helpers step in wherever needed—whether organizing activities, lending time and skills, or simply making the journey smoother for everyone. Their generosity, teamwork, and commitment embody the spirit of scouting, ensuring leaders feel supported and girls can thrive

Man Enough To Be A Girl Scout

This award ecognizes the men who proudly stand beside our girls and leaders, showing that scouting is for everyone. These volunteers give their time, skills, and encouragement to help troops thrive—whether by organizing events, lending a hand at meetings, or simply being a reliable source of support. Their dedication breaks stereotypes and demonstrates that true strength lies in service, compassion, and commitment to building girls of courage, confidence, and character.r

Letter of Endorsement for Volunteer Recognition Nominees should be submitted by someone other than the original nominator.