2025 GSEM Adult Recognition Handbook

In addition to being located in the Adult Recognition section of our website, recommendation forms may also be accessed via the following links:

Spark Award Diversity Hall of Fame Volunteer of Excellence Award

President’s Award Pearl Award AntRabbit Award for Camping Service Excellence Thanks Badge Thanks Badge II

Gold Laurel Award Gold Trefoil Award

Council-Level Recognition Submission Process: • Download the fillable recommendation form (PDF) specific to the award in question, either from this handbook or the Adult Recognition section of our website, within the expanded “Council-Level Recognitions” drop down menu. • Choose individuals to complete the required number of additional recommendation forms for the award, and ensure they also have blank copies of the award-specific recommendation form. • Complete the recommendation form as the nominator (see examples on pgs. 19-28). Typing the recommendation within the PDF form is strongly encouraged for best electronic submission; handwritten recommendation forms are NOT accepted. • When all recommendation forms are complete (nominator plus additional recommendations), come back to the Adult Recognition section of our website, expand the “Council-Level Recognitions” drop down menu, and select the “Begin Nomination” link to open the online nomination form. To make this step more convenient, have the following information on hand: • Candidate’s contact information, including email address, street address, and phone number • Candidate’s current role(s) and any previous role(s) within Girl Scouts (if applicable) • Candidate’s district and neighborhood (if applicable) • Names of individuals submitting additional recommendation forms for the candidate • Upload completed recommendation forms (nominator’s recommendation and any additional recommendations) when prompted to do so in the online nomination form. A minimum of one recommendation form is required to be uploaded for nomination submission to occur. • If additional completed recommendation forms are not available to upload at the time of nomination (excluding the required recommendation form from the nominator), they should be submitted by email to Adult Education at adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org . • Once the online nomination form is submitted, you will receive an email confirming your nomination. • Note that any progress in the online nomination form will not be saved if the form is closed before submission. Please have all necessary information and completed recommendation forms ready so that the nomination may be submitted in one sitting.

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