The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes an adult in a position other than a leader or in addition to a leader whose service benefits a geographic or program delivery unit in a way that is beyond the expectations for the position.
Criteria
- The candidate is a registered Girl Scout.
- The candidate has completed appropriate training, or demonstrated competence for the job, or both.
- The candidate has performed at a level that exceeds the expectations as outlined in the job description.
Nomination
An individual or group familiar with the candidate’s performance submits an application or a narrative account of the candidate’s accomplishments to the Adult Development Director by April 1st. Two (2) letters of support for the candidate’s nomination must accompany the nomination.
Click here for the nomination form.
Approval
The Adult Development Director gives approval.
Form of Recognition
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is a pin depicting a white chain and gold trefoil on a red background.
Presentation of Pin
The Outstanding Volunteer Award is purchased by the Neighborhood from the Adult Development Director and typically presented at a Neighborhood event with the recipient’s peers.
Examples of Potential Candidates
- A troop organizer/recruiter who has retained or increased girl/adult membership in an area beyond goals set for that area.
- A consultant who consistently provides high quality guidance to volunteers.
- An Events Coordinator who has managed several successful events with increased participation by girls and/or new volunteers in planning and facilitating the events.
