Volunteer Recognition

Showing appreciation and love to our volunteers is a must. After all, our volunteers are nothing short of amazing!

Volunteers do it all, working extra hours for Girl Scouts on top of already hectic lives. Girl Scouts would not be Girl Scouts without them. Let’s shout our love for volunteers loud and proud.

Appreciation Pin

Recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Experience.

Evergreen Award

Earned a GSNYPENN or GSUSA award and continued their amazing efforts for at least two years.

Hall of Fame

Recognizes a lifetime commitment to the Girl Scout Movement within GSNYPENN.

Honor Pin

Recognizes an individual's exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Program.

Rising Star

Presented to a second-year leader who has immediately impacted Girl Scouts.

Spirit Award

Recognizes a volunteer who works diligently behind the scenes and supports fellow volunteers.

Thanks Badge

Honors a volunteer whose commitment and service have had an exceptional impact on GSNYPENN.

Thanks Badge II

Honors previous Thanks Badge recipient who has continued their exceptional service to GSNYPENN.

Trefoil Award

Recognizes a Girl Scout volunteer team within Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways.

Volunt. of Excellence

Recognizes a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service directly with youth members.

How Many Times Can You Nominate a Volunteer per Award?

Two Nominations:
Rising Star Award
Volunteer of Excellence
Spirit Award

Three Nominations:
Appreciation Pin
Trefoil Award

Four Nominations:
Honor Pin
Ever-Green Award
Hall of Fame

Five Nominations:
Thanks Badge
Thanks Badge II

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Volunteer Nominations

GSNYPENN formally recognizes volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month in April. Nominate a volunteer using this form!

NOMINATION FORM

Formal Recognitions

GSNYPENN offers a wide assortment of awards to recognize our volunteers, designed to offer something for each unique and amazing volunteer. Nominate a fellow volunteer by following these steps!

Learn about the awards by reviewing the Volunteer Recognition Chart and watching our quick tutorial video.
Check the past awardee list at the bottom of this page to see awards your candidate may have already earned, and refer to our Choosing the Correct Award chart.
Coordinate who will submit the needed nominations

GSNYPENN volunteers are eligible to submit for one Membership Numeral Guard or Volunteer Years of Service Award Pin (per year) after completing their initial five years of cumulative membership/service. Pins are awarded in five-year increments and can be requested for up to 60 years. Pins will be presented at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinners or through the local Service Unit. These requests are for adult members only. Requests for MY26 will be accepted here through March 31, 2026.

Informal Recognitions

Volunteers deserve to be recognized on every level. Recognitions can take place within your troop meeting, Service Unit meeting, bridging ceremony and more! Here are a few ways to recognize your local volunteers:

Printable Certificates
- Troop Volunteer
- Service Unit Volunteer

Download this certificate to show your appreciation to the local organizations and program spaces in your community that help your troop or Juliette throughout the year!

2025 Hall of Fame Inductee

Recognizes a lifetime commitment to the Girl Scout Movement within GSNYPENN; recipient has supported council in a variety of ways including supporting Girl Scouts in the community, volunteering in a variety of roles and through a financial gift.

Amy Szewc-McFadden
Clifton Springs, N.Y.

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Council Finder

Volunteer Awards/Recognitions