Volunteer of Excellence Award
For outstanding servicewhile partnering directly with the girls to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through the use of Girl Scout Journeys, the Girls Guide to Girl Scouting, the Volunteer Toolkit, or any other GSUSA resource.
Award Packet Requires: 2 endorsements
Appreciation Pin
Recognizes a volunteer for outstanding service to one service unit or geographic area.
Award Packet Requires: 2 endorsements
Honor Pin
Recognizes a volunteer for outstanding service to two or more service units or geographic areas.
Award Packet Requires: 3 endorsements
Thanks Badge
Recognizes a volunteer for outstanding service that has benefited the entire council or Girl Scout Movement.
Award Packet Requires: 4 endorsements
Thanks Badge II
Recognizes a volunteer for outstanding service that has benefited the entire council or Girl Scout Movement who has already received the Thanks Badge.
Award Packet Requires: 4 endorsements

Awards & Recognition
Do you know a volunteer who has done outstanding work? A volunteer who has inspired your daughter, provided a fantastic event for the girls in your service unit or made day camp the best ever?
Take some time to consider the following GSUSA National Awards and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio awards and nominate this outstanding volunteer for a Girl Scout award.
NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER
Don’t forget to request your Girl Scout Membership Pin and your Volunteer Years of Service Pin- 20 (+) years and higher. These are awarded in five-year increments. All pin requests due by February 1.
REQUEST A PIN
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Girl Scouts of the USA National Awards
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Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Awards
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Volunteer of the Month
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Membership & Years of Service Pins
All award nominations must meet the following criteria:
- Nominee is a currently registered member of Girl Scouts
- The nominee is in good standing with the organization at the time of the service and the nomination. (Good standing means they have no outstanding cases or concerns related to their service and they have a current criminal background check if their role requires it.)
Need help? The Volunteer Awards Information Packet has everything you need to know!