GSEM 2023 Adult Recognition Handbook

Outstanding Leader Award Pin The Outstanding Leader Award Pin recognizes a troop leader or assistant leader who demonstrated exceptional service in working with girls within the neighborhood. Criteria • The candidate was a registered Girl Scout member during the 2022-2023 Girl Scout year • The candidate has completed New Troop Leader Training • The candidate has exceeded expectations outlined in the position description Examples of Candidate • A troop leader whose creative activities attracted an increasing number of girls to an after school program.

• An assistant troop leader who organized a neighborhood World Thinking Day event offering girls an opportunity to taste food from different parts of the world.

Procedure for Recommendation and Approval Neighborhood Service Team members or any adult member recommends candidates to the Neighborhood Manager. Once the award candidates are chosen, the Neighborhood Manager completes the Neighborhood Pin Approval Form online to indicate award approval. Outstanding Leader Award Pins may then be purchased from the Girl Scout Shop by the Neighborhood Manager or their representative. Recognitions may be presented at a neighborhood meeting or event.

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