2025 GSEM Adult Recognition Handbook

Submission Process

Adult Recognition Submission Process

Submit a Neighborhood- and District-Level Recognition Nomination The nomination process for neighborhood- and district-level recognitions are managed by each neighborhood or district. Please contact your Neighborhood Manager or District Manager for details on the award nomination process for your area. Submit a Council-Level Special Service Award Nomination (Self-Nominated) Candidates for the council-level Special Service Award, recognizing 15 or more years of service (in 5-year increments), should complete the Special Service Award Application, found as an online form in the Adult Recognition section of our website. This is the only council-level recognition for which a candidate may self-nominate (via the online application form). Please note, years registered as a girl member do not count toward service as an adult volunteer, nor do years as an adult member without actively participating in Girl Scouts (for instance those who maintain annual membership without holding an active volunteer role). Volunteer members may not receive missed Special Service Awards retroactively. Submit a Council-Level Recognition Nomination Council-level recognition nominations are submitted via an online nomination form on the Adult Recognition section of our website. See pg. 12 for council-level recognitions. While a nominator may nominate multiple candidates for awards, only one candidate (individual or group) may be submitted per online form. Each district is encouraged to submit at least one nomination for each council-level recognition. Every council-level recognition requires at least one additional recommendation beyond the testimonial supplied by the nominator. For this purpose, each council-level recognition has its own recommendation form tailored to each award’s specific criteria. These recommendation forms make it easier for those nominating or providing additional recommendations for a candidate to give detailed accounts of a candidate’s outstanding leadership or service. Candidates for the neighborhood-level Five- or Ten-Year Service Certificate should contact their Neighborhood Manager for details on how to receive this recognition.

Examples of high-quality recommendations for each council-level recognition can be found on pgs. 19-28.

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