GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Award
The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes those volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.
Criteria:
- The nominee is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
- The nominee has successfully completed a term of service and all requirements for the position.
- The nominee has performed beyond expectations for the position to deliver the GSLE to girls using the National Program Portfolio, or
- The nominee’s performance has been beyond the expectations of the position and has supported GSEOK’s mission delivery goals in one or more of the following functional areas: Membership Development/Community Cultivation, Volunteer Services and Support, Program, Leadership and Governance, Fund Development, and Council Support Services (such as IT, Customer Service, Merchandising, and MarComm).
- The nominee actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.
Based on the nominee’s position (council, regional, or local level), the service team or recognition committee reviews the nomination documentation, then approves or denies it.
Form of Recognition: The Volunteer of Excellence Award is a silver-tone round pin depicting the Girl Scout logo trimmed with the words “Volunteer of Excellence.”
