Service Unit/Community Volunteer Recognition
Showing appreciation for one another is a good way to show respect, relate to each other’s strengths and build mutual commitment. Recognition awards allow us to show our immense gratitude to the volunteers whose service goes above and beyond and whose contributions are significant.

Outstanding Leader Award – This award is given only once to recognize outstanding troop leadership in the delivery of Girl Scout program to girls, meriting recognition by geographic/service team.

Outstanding Volunteer Award – This award is given only once to an adult in a position other than a troop leader for service to a geographic area or program delivery audience that is beyond the expectations for the position.

Last year, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council recognized 115 volunteers for their outstanding efforts.

Service Unit Awards

Applications for the Outstanding Leader and Outstanding Volunteer awards are due to the Service Unit Recognition group at least three weeks prior to the Spring Service Unit Recognition Event for your area.  The Service Unit Recognition group approves these awards.

Outstanding Leader Award - Recognition by the service unit of outstanding troop leadership in the delivery of Girl Scout program to girls. Nomination is submitted to the Service Unit Recognition group for approval.

Outstanding Volunteer Award - Recognition by the service unit of outstanding service other than troop leadership by a volunteer.  Nomination is submitted to the Service Unit Recognition group for approval. Download the Outstanding Leader/Volunteer Form.

Applications for awards which must be approved by the Council are due to the Service Unit Recognition group by JANUARY 15.  The applications must then be forwarded to the Service Center by FEBRUARY 15 for the Council Recognition Committee recommendation and approval by the Board of Directors.

Appreciation Pin - For service to Girl Scouting that is well beyond expectations for the position held and which is delivered to ONE SERVICE UNIT.  Nominations are sent to the Service Unit Recognition group which makes a recommen­dation to the Council Recognition Committee.  Final approval is by the Board of Directors.  (Needs 2 written endorsements.)  Access the Appreciation Pin form.

Honor Pin - For service to Girl Scouting that is well beyond expectations for the position held and which is delivered to at least TWO SERVICE UNITS.  Nominations and approval are the same as for the Apprecia­tion Pin.  (Needs 2 written endorsements from 2 service units.)  Access the Honor Pin form.

Thanks Badge - For service to Girl Scouting that is truly outstanding and signifi­cantly above and beyond expectations.  Benefits the TOTAL COUNCIL. Nomina­tions are submitted to the Council Recognition Committee.  Approval is by the Board of Direc­tors.  (Needs 3 written endorsements from 3 service units.) Access the Thanks Badge form.

Thanks Badge II - To recognize continued outstanding service to the ENTIRE COUNCIL by a prior Thanks Badge recipient.  Procedures are the same as for the Thanks Badge II.  Access the Thanks Badge II form.

Black Diamond Pin - To recognize exceptional and devoted service with a LASTING IMPACT upon the total Black Diamond Council.  Procedures are the same as for the Thanks Badge.  Access the Black Diamond Pin form.

Progressive Volunteer Award - Is a registered adult involed in Girl Scouting at the council or national level on a continual or on-going basis. These awards recognize current service and may not be awarded for service given before September 2005.  The criteria for this recognition is included on the application form.  Access the Progressive Volunteer Award form.

Short Term Volunteer Award - Is a registered adult who become involved in Girl Scouting on a local or national level as times permits.  GSUSA has developed three awards to recognize the Short Term Volunteer.  The information for these three awards is included in the application form.  Access the Short Term Volunteer Award form.

The Leadership Development Pin recognizes adult troop/group leaders, assistant troop/group leaders, or group coordinators who demonstrate competence, continuous improvement, and participate in training in subject areas that will increase their skills in working with girls.  It is earned for completion of the basic criteria for leadership and additional training is recognized with leaves.  View the Leadership Development Earned Recognition Guidelines and Application.