2025 GSEM Adult Recognition Handbook

Table of Contents

Adult Recognition...............................................................................................................................3

Levels of Adult Recognition...............................................................................................................4

Nomination Process............................................................................................................................5

Submission Process............................................................................................................................7

Selection Process................................................................................................................................9

Adult Recognition..............................................................................................................................10 Neighborhood-Level Recognitions...................................................................................... 10 District-Level Recognitions....................................................................................................11 Council-Level Recognitions...................................................................................................12

Glossary..........................................................................................................................15

Nomination Examples......................................................................................................................19

2024 Council Awardees...................................................................................................................29

Guidelines and procedures set forth in this handbook are in accordance with the Adult Recognition Plan approved by the Board of Directors on November 18, 1984.

This handbook supersedes all previous guidelines.

All necessary forms and reference information required to nominate candidates for any Adult Recognition are conveniently located in the Adult Recognition section of our website.

Council-level recognition nominations must be submitted no later than February 28, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Both new and previously used designs in recognition insignia are valid and can appropriately be displayed on Girl Scout uniforms.

Publication revised January 2025.

Adult Recognition Handbook 2