GS Service Unit/Day & Twilight Camp Admin Staff

GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Award

	Recognizes an adult in a position other than GS Troop Leader, Assistant Leader or Advisor, whose service for the current membership year benefits at least one GS Service Unit or program delivery audience in a way that is beyond the expectations for the position.	Online nomination form You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form
	Requirements Is a registered Girl Scout adult volunteer for 1 Girl Scout membership year in a capacity beyond direct service to girls in one geographic area Has received appropriate adult education for the position held, or has demonstrated competence for the job, or both Has given service beyond the expectations of the position, for example: Has managed a successful event on three or more occasions Has run day camp so successfully that participation has increased over a 2-year period One (1) Recommendation for the nomination is required Online nomination form — You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form

GSUSA Appreciation Award

	Recognizes an adult Girl Scout who has delivered consistent outstanding service to at least one GS Service Unit or program delivery audience for at least 3 years in a way that furthers the achievement of the Council’s goals.	Online nomination form You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form
	Requirements Is a registered Girl Scout adult member and is serving in a capacity beyond direct service to girls in one geographic area Has demonstrated consistent leadership qualities in position held for at least 3 Girl Scout membership years Has received appropriate adult education for the position(s) held, or has demonstrated competence for the job, or both Has received the Volunteer of Excellence award or is a GSNETX staff member Has given outstanding service above and beyond the expectations for position held and contributed to the achievement of the council’s goals and objectives, for example: Has managed a GS Service Unit successfully for at least 3 years and maintained or recruited a full GS Service Unit Team Has served as a team leader in the Equestrian Program for at least 3 years and has helped retain older girls in Girl Scouting Two (2) Recommendations for the nomination are required, for staff nominations one recommendation must be from their direct supervisor Online nomination form — You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form

Trailblazer Award

	Recognizes a Girl Scout adult who has delivered consistent outstanding service to at least one GS Service Unit or program delivery audience for at least 5 years in a way that furthers the achievement of the Council’s goals.	Online nomination form You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form
	Requirements Is a registered Girl Scout adult member serving in a capacity beyond direct service to girls in one geographic area Has demonstrated outstanding service in the position(s) held for at least 5 Girl Scout membership years Participated in updated orientation or adult education at least every 3 years Made a positive impact on girl and adult membership Has received the Appreciation Pin Has delivered outstanding service above and beyond the expectations for position(s) held and contributed to the achievement of the council’s goals and objectives, for example: Has served as a day/twilight camp administrative staff member, providing opportunities for older girls to demonstrate leadership skills Has served as a group leader for community programs offered to girls in underserved populations in more than one geographic area Two (2) Recommendations for the nomination are required, for staff nominations one recommendation must be from their direct supervisor Online nomination form — You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form

Emerald Star Award

	Recognizes a Girl Scout adult who has delivered consistent outstanding service to at least one GS Service Unit or program delivery audience for at least 7 years in a way that furthers the achievement of the Council’s goals.	Online nomination form You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form
	Requirements Is a registered Girl adult member serving in a capacity beyond direct service to girls in one geographic area Has demonstrated outstanding service in the position(s) held for at least 7 Girl Scout membership years Participated in updated orientation or adult education at least every 3 years Made a positive impact on girl and adult membership. Has received the Trailblazer Award Has continued to deliver outstanding service above and beyond the expectations for position(s) held and contributed to the achievement of the council’s goals and objectives, for example: Has served as a GSSU Coach for seven years providing exceptional opportunities for girls to discover, connect and take action. Has served in a variety of GS Service Unit positions for multiple years, consistently increasing the number of GS Adult Volunteers, helping the GS Service Unit reach its membership goal Two (2) Recommendations for the nomination are required, for staff nominations one recommendation must be from their direct supervisor Because Emerald Star is the highest award for adults serving in a capacity beyond direct service to girls in one geographic area for the GS Service Unit or 1 program delivery audience, the nominator may choose to present the award where it will be more meaningful to the recipient, either at the council event or a local ceremony Online nomination form — You MUST use Adobe Acrobat to open form