Showing admiration and appreciation for our dedicated volunteers is a long-standing Girl Scout tradition. After all, our volunteers are always ready to support their Girl Scouts and their community. Our volunteers are all about the girls. We recognize this dedication, and we know without it, Girl Scouting would not be the same.
Our volunteers are changing the lives of girls in their community every day. Some volunteers go above and beyond all expectations and have a definite impact on not only their troop, but their service unit and sometimes even the whole council.
Do you know an outstanding volunteer? Would you like to nominate them for a recognition award? It’s simple!
- Explore what awards are available in the GSMH Adult Recognition Guide and the GSMH Service Unit Award Guide.
- Nominate them by the deadline.
For more information or additional resources, contact us.
GSUSA Volunteer Awards 
GSUSA Volunteer Awards
Girl Scouts of the USA has chartered these awards for use across the Girl Scout Movement. These awards move in a progression, and can be awarded to any volunteer if the nomination criteria is met. Recipients are honored at an annual recognition event. Nominations are accepted at any time throughout the year, but must be postmarked by February 1 for the ceremony occurring every year.
To nominate a volunteer, complete the GSUSA Award Nomination Form. You also might need the GSUSA Award Endorsement Form.
Volunteer of Excellence
Appreciation Pin
Honor Pin
Thanks Badge
Thanks Badge II
Years of Volunteer Service Pin
GSMH Volunteer Awards
GSMH Volunteer Awards
In the 2020-2021 Girl Scout Membership year, Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland began honoring volunteers who have gone above and beyond in specific categories related to supporting girls and other volunteers in their geographic areas within GSMH boundaries. The GSMH Awards are nominated and endorsed by staff members and volunteers for their exceptional service throughout the previous year. Recipients will be honored at the annual recognition ceremony. All nominations are due by February 1.
To nominate a volunteer, complete the GSMH Award Nomination Form. You also might need the GSMH Award Endorsement Form.
GSMH Diversity Award
GSMH Leadership Launch Award
GSMH Rising Star Award
GSMH Glowing Green Award
GSMH Lasting Legacy Award
GSMH Unsung Hero Award
GSMH Product Program Partner Award
GSMH Cookie Champion Award
GSMH Model Service Unit Award
GSMH Service Unit Volunteer of the Year Award
Community Awards
GSMH and GSUSA offer awards for community partners and teams who have supported local and community Girl Scouts throughout the previous year. Recipients will have the option to be honored at the annual volunteer recognition ceremony. All nominations are due by February 1.
Juliette Gordon Low Community Partnership Award
President's Award
