GSEM 2023 Adult Recognition Handbook

Submission Process

Adult Recognition Submission Process

Neighborhood- and District-Level Recognitions See the individual award descriptions for specific nomination details (if nomination is required). Neighborhood Managers and District Managers should use the online Neighborhood Pin Approval Form and the District Pin Approval Form, respectively, during the recommendation and approval phases of their awards. Special Service Award 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 in 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, such as Lifetime Members or those who maintain annual membership without a volunteer role. Volunteer members may not receive missed Special Service Awards retroactively. Council-Level Recognitions 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 recommendations for a candidate to give detailed accounts of a candidate’s outstanding leadership and service. Each district should submit at least one nomination for a council-level recognition.

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