MY25 President's Award Nomination Form

MY2025 President's Award Nomination Form

The President's Award recognizes the efforts of a complete service unit team* whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpasses team goals, and results in significant measurable impact toward reaching the council's overall goals during a membership year, October 1 - September 30.

Awards are issued for the previous membership year. President's Awards are presented the following January during the Service Unit Team Mid-Year Meeting. Nomination form must be submitted to GSNEO by December 1st for consideration.

Note: MY2025 Deadline is extended until January 9, 2026.

*A complete service unit team is defined as having a Director and an appropriately sized team meeting the needs of the specific unit.

Nominations are automatically received when the form below is completed and submitted online. Nominations may be submitted by Service Unit Directors, Community Support Coordinators, or Community Support Specialists.

Name of person completing form

First Name*

Last Name*

Position held:*

Service Unit DirectorCommunity Support CoordinatorCommunity Support Specialist

Preferred method of contact:*

PhoneEmail

Email*

Nominated Service Unit #*

Example: 123

Nominated Service Unit Name*

Example: North Canton

SU Team Lead Contact *

first and last name

SU Team Lead Position*

Phone Number*

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1. All service unit team members have a current membership and background check for MY25.

Yes

2. All service unit team members have completed Youth Protection Training on gsLearn.

Yes

3. Service unit Annual Financial Report was submitted to GSNEO by the second Wednesday of June. Bank account must be in compliance with GSNEO policies.

Yes

To qualify for President's Award, service units must have a Director and an appropriately sized team meeting the needs of the specific unit.

The service unit team is comprised of the following positions (please list all members who served during the membership year which ended on 9/30/2024):

Director (SUD)*

first and last name

SUD Email*

example@example.com

SUD Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Treasurer

first and last name

Treasurer Email

example@example.com

Registrar

first and last name

Registrar Email

example@example.com

PR Coordinator

first and last name

PR Coordinator Email

example@example.com

Troop Mentor

first and last name

Troop Mentor Email

example@example.com

Product Program Distribution Manager

first and last name

Product Program Distribution Manager Email

example@example.com

Community Liaison

first and last name

Community Liaison Email

example@example.com

Startup Troop Coach

first and last name

Startup Troop Coach Email

example@example.com

GSLE Coach

first and last name

GSLE Coach Email

example@example.com

Juliette Coordinator

first and last name

Juliette Coordinator Email

example@example.com

Delegate

first and last name

Delegate Email

example@example.com

Additional service unit team member names/positions and email addresses:

Qualifications (Must answer "yes" to a minimum of 7 of the 11 criteria):

	Yes	No/ Not Sure	Comments
1. The service unit had 50% participation in Magazine and Snack Program and 75% participation in Cookie Program for traditional troops (excluding staff-led troops).
2. The service unit reached or surpassed the membership goals agreed upon by the service unit team and GSNEO by September 30th.
3. 65% of all membership has participated in Spring Renewal.
4. The service unit hosts at least one celebration to recognize: bridging Girl Scouts, girl Highest Awards, and/or adult volunteer recognitions (i.e. Volunteer of Excellence, Outstanding Leader).
5. A signed Work Plan is in place and is reviewed quarterly with the service team and Community Support Coordinator.
6. At least 90% of required troops have submitted an Annual Finance Report.
7. The service team ensures that girls, volunteers, and caregivers stay engaged by providing them with regular updates on local and council-wide information and events. If yes, what platform is the team utilizing to consistently communicate with these members? (i.e. Social Media, Rallyhood, Microsite, Email)
8. All volunteers new to a troop leadership role have completed the Troop Leader, Troop Admin Checklist and attended at least one local volunteer meeting or event.
9. Service unit hosted or collaborated on 4+ local events/activities to engage girl members. (Ex: SU campout, cookie rally, World Thinking Day, community service). If yes, list events here:
10. In accordance with the GSNEO Bylaws, Section 2 there is an active Membership Delegate(s) and service unit is holding Delegate elections as required.
11. Girl Scout Juliettes (individually registered girls) and their families are actively engaged and receive communications about local Service Unit activities and events.

Any response other than yes, please explain in the text box below. Comments will be taken into consideration by the Director of Volunteer Support & Services.

Time to Brag! Tell us what is special about your service unit! *

THANK YOU: Your nomination is being submitted to the Volunteer Support & Services Department. A copy of this form and information will be sent to your e-mail. If you have questions about this nomination, please e-mail customercare@gsneo.org.Please place "President's Award Nomination Form" in the subject line.

Mandatory Requirements