2025 GSEM Adult Recognition Handbook

Neighborhood Pin Approval Form : Online form for Neighborhood Managers, found on the GSEM website, to inform council of candidates for neighborhood-level recognition pins. Once the form is received by council, candidates will be checked for award eligibility. After council approval, Neighborhood Managers will be able to purchase pins for awardees from the GSEM Shop. ( see also , Neighborhood Manager ) Nomination Form : Online form on the GSEM website that initiates the nomination of a candidate for council-level recognition (pg. 12). It is submitted by the nominator along with their completed recommendation form plus a number of supporting recommendation forms. ( see also , Nominator or Recommendation Form ) Nominator : An individual who nominates a candidate for recognition (pg. 9). A nominator is responsible for: 1) ensuring the award is a good fit for the candidate, 2) ensuring the candidate meets the award’s eligibility requirements, 3) checking the Past Awardee Database to see if the candidate has already received that award, 4) coordinating completion of the required number of additional recommendation forms for council-level recognitions, and 5) completing the nomination, either via the online form for council-level recognitions or according to the award nomination guidelines for their district or neighborhood. ( see also , Nomination Form , Recommendation Form , Past-Awardee Database , Neighborhood Pin Approval Form , or District Pin Approval Form )

Non-Member : Any individual or group who does not hold a current GSEM membership or Lifetime Membership. ( see also , Registered Member )

Non-Traditional Volunteer Role : A role that is often short-term and centered around a specific program or event. ( see also , Role )

Outstanding : Marked by eminence or distinction; rises above and excels.

Past-Awardee Database : A collection of all known past recipients of council-level recognitions, district pins, and neighborhood pins. The database may be found on the GSEM website, and is searchable by recipient name, district, neighborhood, award name, and award year. Recommendation Form : An online form available to download from this handbook (pg. 8) and the GSEM website that is required for all council-level recognitions. Recommendation forms are specific to each council-level recognition, and are used in lieu of more formal “recommendation letters” to help describe a candidate’s merits and contributions in detail in respect to the award criteria. Both an award nominator and any individuals asked to provide additional testimonies in support of a candidate are required to complete recommendation forms. The number of additional recommendation forms required beyond the nominator varies by award. ( see also , Nominator or Nomination Form ) Registered Member : An individual who holds a GSEM membership for the current membership year or Lifetime Membership. Registered members are often background checked and hold a volunteer role. ( see also , Volunteer )

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