Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Awards honor volunteers who have demonstrated service that has made an impact. Please review each award's listed requirements before completing the award packet.
Awards & Recognitions
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio and everyday heroes to thousands of girls in our council.
You open her eyes to a world of possibilities. You help her transform into a force for good. You prepare her for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. Because of you, she has the chance to learn what she’s capable of accomplishing and of being inspired to reach for it.
Because of you, she shines.
Each year, adult volunteers are recognized for exemplary service and for going above and beyond to support the Girl Scout Mission. Take a moment to nominate an outstanding individual or group for a national or council award!
Great volunteers deserve to be spotlighted!
Nominate a Girl Scout volunteer today to shine a light on their great work! Need help? Join us on Zoom to answer all of your nomination questions! See the available webinars below.
ENDORSE TODAY!
Kick-Off: Meet the Awards 
Ask Me Anything: Who Should I Nominate?
Which Award is the Right Fit?
Writing Strong Endorsements
Endorsement Form Support
Final Push: Awards Due Soon!
* All webinars will be at 6:30 p.m. EST
Shout Out an Exceptional Volunteer
Thank a volunteer who's gone above and beyond for your troop or service unit by nominating them for Volunteer of the Quarter!
SHOW GRATITUDEVolunteers of the Quarter
Third Quarter, 2025-2026 Membership year
Jamie Gill | SU 112
Jamie has been a amazing support training me and showing me the ropes of being a Leader she opened me and my daughter into her meetings with open arms and included us in all her plans she is definitely the definition of "Be a sister to every scout"
Megan Black-Striley | SU 330
Megan’s recent initiatives have not only exemplified the core values of the Girl Scout mission but have also addressed critical community needs with compassion, education, and leadership. Megan went above and beyond by conceptualizing, coordinating, and hosting a "Period Party" that brought together 40 girls from across Miami County and neighboring regions. Recognizing the importance of health literacy, Megan collaborated with local healthcare professionals to provide a safe, supportive environment where girls could learn about menstruation and the natural development of their bodies. By removing the stigma surrounding these topics, Megan provided these young women with the confidence and knowledge they need to navigate adolescence with dignity. Each participant left not only with a personal period kit but also with educational materials to ensure they have continued support at home. Megan’s impact extended far beyond the walls of the event. She turned this educational opportunity into a powerful service project by organizing a large-scale women’s hygiene supply drive. Through her coordination and community outreach, she secured enough donations to assemble over 300 period kits. These kits will donated to Period Kits Ohio, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ending period poverty across the state. Megan’s efforts directly support the health and hygiene of hundreds of women and girls, demonstrating a profound commitment to social stewardship and community well-being. Megan Black-Striley is the embodiment of a "sister to every Girl Scout." Her ability to pair hands-on education with high-impact community service is truly remarkable. She has fostered a spirit of advocacy and care that will resonate with these 40 girls and the community. Megan is exceptionally deserving of the Volunteer of the Quarter award for her dedication, her organizational excellence, and her heart for service.
Sarah Combs | SU 448
Cadette Troop 4504 spent the holiday season making and delivering fruit baskets to an elderly neighborhood in Mason, Ohio. For the past 19 years, the Norris family has spent one weekend each December purchasing fruit, building fruit baskets, and hand-delivering them to elderly residents at Deerfield Commons in Mason, Ohio. I have had the opportunity to spend my youth and adult years assisting with this and to involve my children in the tradition. To help our troop learn how to give back to the community, the Norris family has invited us to participate in this event a few times. To bring some additional holiday joy, the girls of the troop spent one meeting hand-making holiday cards for each basket. This past year, 3 girls from our troop spent their Saturday afternoon helping to build 80 fruit baskets and then delivered them to each resident. The residents enjoyed seeing the girls and receiving the gift of love. The girls ended the afternoon singing Christmas carols as they made their way back to the community center in the heart of the neighborhood.
Third Quarter, 2024-2025 Membership year
Stephanie Blue | SU 131
Stephanie has been an incredible asset to Service Unit 131, stepping up whenever needed and always going above and beyond. She brings strong organizational skills to her role as a product coordinator, supporting multiple troops through cookie season and beyond. Stephanie has also volunteered as an adult chaperone for local camps, helped organize cookie rallies, and assisted with various troop events and meetings. Her dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to jump in wherever needed make her an invaluable part of the Service Unit, service team, and troops!
Laura McGee Reyno | SU 342
Laura is in her second year as a Girl Scout troop leader and has already made a big impact. This year, she expanded her troop to welcome even more girls to the Girl Scout experience. Laura also serves on the service unit committee, where she focuses on recruitment and managing finances as treasurer. With a passion for making Girl Scouts fun and meaningful, she designs each meeting around badge opportunities while encouraging the girls to live by the Girl Scout Promise.
Reva Feltner | SU 448
Reva has gone above and beyond this year as a Girl Scout leader. She started a brand new Daisy troop and even launched a special “Pixies” summer camp for siblings of Girl Scouts — a fun and creative way to introduce new families to the program. Reva is a dedicated role model who leads with kindness, listens with care, and brings fresh ideas to every meeting. She truly embodies the Girl Scout mission of making the world a better place and being a sister to every Girl Scout.
GSWO Awards
Award Endorsement Criteria
Service Team Star
Green Badge of Courage
Service Unit Founder's Award
GSUSA Awards
GSUSA awards honor volunteers who have had such a significant impact that no other award would be appropriate. The volunteers who have made a significant impact throughout the council and meeting council goals are honored in this category. Please review each award's listed requirements before completing the award packet.
Award Endorsement Criteria
Volunteer of Excellence
Appreciation Pin
Honor Pin
Thanks Badge I
Thanks Badge II
Volunteer Years of Service and Membership Pin
From planning a big event to the small special moments shared with the girls—all their efforts are appreciated and important to building girls of courage, confidence, and character! Each quarter, one volunteer will be selected in every region of western Ohio (North, Central, and South) for Volunteer of the Quarter.
The Volunteer of the Quarter receives:
- A signed certificate from our CEO, Aimée Sproles
- $25 gift certificate to our council shops
- Social media recognition
2024-2025 Membership Year
Previous Volunteers of the Month
Membership Years 2019-2020 through 2023-2024
North Region
Central Region
South Region
Nominate an Exceptional Volunteer
