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!
Deadlines
- Formal Awards- February 11, 2024
- Numeral Guard & Service Pin Request- March 31, 2024
Awards
How Many Nominations?
| 2 | Rising Star Award Volunteer of Excellence Spirit Award |
| 3 | Appreciation Pin Trefoil Award |
| 4 | Honor Pin Ever-Green Award Hall of Fame |
| 5 | Thanks Badge Thanks Badge II |
Formal Recognitions
GSNYPENN offers a wide assortment of awards to recognize our volunteers; designed to offer something for each unique and amazing volunteer. Check out the Volunteer Recognition Chart to better understand the recognition process, then submit your nomination. It’s easy – follow these steps!
- Learn about the awards by reviewing the Volunteer Recognition Chart and watch our quick tutorial video here
- Check the past awardee list to see awards your candidate may have already earned
- Coordinate who will submit the needed nominations
- GSUSA & GSNYPENN Awards - Complete the Volunteer Award Nomination Form
Informal Recognitions
Volunteers deserve to be recognized on every level. Recognitions can take place within your troop meeting, service unit meeting or even bridging ceremony! Here are a few ways to recognize your local volunteers:
- Printable Certificates
- Check out Pinterest for even more ideas
Download the certificate below to show your appreciation to the local organizations and program spaces in your community that help your troop or Juliette throughout the year!
Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition Dinners
Formal awards are presented at our annual springtime dinners. Join us for a lovely meal as we applaud our amazing volunteers, are motivated by our Gold Award Girl Scout speaker, and enjoy each other’s company. Seats are reserved for award recipients with additional availability for fellow volunteers. Be sure to register early!
2024 Dinners: Save the Date!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Dates for the 2024 Volunteer Recognition Dinners are below, we are currently securing locations in those local communities. Dinner details and will be shared with volunteers as they are available. Continue to check our GSNYPENN Events calendar, social media, and monthly communications for updates.
April 11- New York Mills, NY
April 16- Binghamton, NY
April 17- Pompey, NY
April 24- Victor, NY
April 30- Watertown, NY
May 1- Painted Post, NY
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