Every day, Girl Scout volunteers make it possible for girls across northeast Ohio to enjoy and benefit from an adventure-having, skill-building, lead-taking, life-changing good time. Without our volunteers’ commitment to being champions of girl ambition we couldn’t and wouldn’t be the largest girls’ leadership organization in the world. But we are. Thanks to them. And we love them for it.
Formal council level awards are presented each year at the GSNEO Volunteer Recognition Event. Nominations and endorsements are accepted year-round; and each year there is a cut-off date of December 1 for the annual ceremony in April.
Step 1: Check the historical record to see what awards the person has previously received, if any. Each of the formal awards can only be received once*. Tip: use "Ctrl+F" to quickly search by last name.
Step 2: Consult the decision tree above to determine the appropriate recognition.
Step 3: Click on the nomination link in the award section you wish to nominate the volunteer for.
Step 4: Recruit your fellow volunteers, parents/caregivers, and girls to submit endorsement forms. Each award has a minimum number of endorsement forms to be eligible for consideration by the Volunteer Recognition Committee.
*The GSNEO Award CAN be earned multiple times, if receiving as part of multiple committees/groups, or as both an individual and part of a committee/group
Tip: If an individual has never been recognized, the Appreciation Pin is a good place to start. Remember - to qualify for formal awards a volunteer's impact needs to extend to the full service unit or beyond.
The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This service, which has had measurable impact on one geographic area of service, helps accomplish and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the area.
Requires: 1 nomination; 2 endorsement forms
The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing the council to reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals.
Requires: 1 nomination; 3 endorsement forms
The Thanks Badge honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.
Requires: 1 nomination; 4 endorsement forms
The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge award recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role, resulting in a measurable impact that benefits the entire Girl Scout Movement.
Requires: 1 nomination; 4 endorsement forms; previously earned the Thanks Badge
This award may be presented to Volunteers who are nominated after receiving the Thanks Badge, and Thanks Badge II.
Requires: 1 nomination; 4 endorsement forms; previously earned Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II and continues to provide exemplary service
The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Award recognizes any individual or group whose outstanding service to a Council-wide assignment, committee, or whose service and dedication impacts the success and development of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.
This award is appropriate for individuals or groups who have impacted council as a whole, and does not have the prerequisite of receiving other awards first.
Requires: 1 nomination; 3 endorsement forms
If you know a volunteer whose work goes above and beyond at a troop level, the Outstanding Leader or Volunteer of Excellence award may be appropriate. These awards are available through the service unit.
