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  • Service Unit Recognitions Nomination Form

    Use this form to nominate a GSOFCT volunteer for a Service Unit recognition. Service Unit Managers will be notified monthly of new nominations between October and June.

  • All nominees and recognition recipients must be active registered Girl Scout adult volunteers in good standing with GSOFCT (ie: complete all required training, current background checks, with no outstanding balances or restrictions). The recognition should honor the efforts of the volunteer during the current or previous membership year unless specifically stated in the recognition criteria.

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  • Nominee Information

    Information about the volunteer, troop or Juliette you are nominating. If nominating a troop for the Daisy's Dream, please use the Troop Co-Leader as the nominee.

  • Nominator Information

    Nominations can be submitted by anyone OTHER than the nominee. This includes other GSOFCT volunteers, council staff, Girl Scout family members, Girl Scouts, and more. The person submitting the nomination does not need to be a registered member of GSOFCT. Volunteers CANNOT nominate themselves for recognition. 

  • Nomination Details

    Nominations are required for all recognitions and are separate from any required endorsements. 

  • Outdoor Pillar Pin 

    Description: 
    Recognizes a volunteer who has delivered outstanding outdoor (adventure and skill building, through camping experiences) programming and education opportunities to at least one Service Unit or program delivery audience.  

    Criteria: 
    The nominee has provided outstanding service in a way that furthers the outdoor programming and education opportunities of girls and/or adults.  

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements are not required for SU Level recognitions. 
     
     

  • Entrepreneurship Pillar Pin 

    Description: 
    Recognizes a volunteer who has delivered outstanding entrepreneurship (goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, people skills and more) programming and education opportunities to at least one Service Unit or program delivery audience.  

    Criteria: 
    The nominee has provided outstanding service in a way that furthers the entrepreneurship programming and education opportunities of girls and/or adults.  

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements are not required for SU Level recognitions. 

     
     

  • STEAM Pillar Pin 

    Description: 
    Recognizes a volunteer who has delivered outstanding STEAM (computer science, engineering, robotics, and more) programming and education opportunities to at least one Service Unit or program delivery audience.  

    Criteria: 
    The nominee has provided outstanding service in a way that furthers the STEAM programming and education opportunities of girls and/or adults.  

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements are not required for SU Level recognitions. 

     

  • Life Skills Pillar Pin 

    Description: 
    Recognizes a volunteer who has delivered outstanding life skills (civic engagement, healthy living, global citizenship, communication skills and more) programming and education opportunities to at least one Service Unit or program delivery audience.  

    Criteria: 
    The nominee has provided outstanding service in a way that furthers the life skills programming and education opportunities of girls and/or adults.  

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements are not required for SU Level recognitions. 

     

  • Helping Hands  
     
    Description: 
    Recognizing volunteers for providing a “helping hand” to a troop, service unit or council.  Praises any type of noteworthy contribution by a volunteer in any role. 
     
    Criteria: 
    Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 
     
    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions. 

  • Stepping Up  

    Description:  
    Recognizing volunteers for continuing to “step up” and providing outstanding service to a troop, service unit or council.  Praise any type of noteworthy contribution by a volunteer in any role. 
     
    Criteria: 
    Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 
     
    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Has previously received the Helping Hands Pin 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions. 

  • Leading the Way  
     
    Description: 
    Awarded for any type of noteworthy contribution by a volunteer who has shown exceptional leadership qualities supporting the Girl Scout mission. Awarded for leadership so outstanding in nature that it merits recognition by the service unit.  

    Criteria: 
    Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions 

  • Distinguished Leader  
     
    Description: 
    Awarded for any type of noteworthy contribution by a Co-Leader who has shown exceptional leadership qualities supporting the Girl Scout mission. 

    Criteria: 
    Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 
    In a Co-Leader role 

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions 

  • Distinguished Volunteer  
     
    Description: 
    Awarded for any type of noteworthy contribution by a Volunteer who has continuously provided exceptional service to support the Girl Scout mission. 

    Criteria: 
    Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions 

  • Rising Star  

    Description:  

    Recognizing a new Troop Co-Leader who has made a significant contribution to their troop and/or Service Unit. 

    Criteria:

    • Is currently approved, registered member of GSOFCT in good standing 
    • Is in their first or second year as a new troop Co-Leader 
    • Fulfills the Co-Leader responsibilities
    • Has completed all new leader trainings as required
    • Attends and participates in Service Unit meetings and events regularly 

     
    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions

  • Daisy’s Dream 

    Description: 
    The Daisy’s Dream recognizes troops for providing an exemplary Girl Scout experience that builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Successful recipients will be able to demonstrate that their troop utilized the three processes (Girl-led, Learn by Doing, and Collaboration), that the troop engaged with all four program pillars, and developed leadership skills through badge work and the completion of a journey to address an important community need. (May be awarded to a maximum of 10% of the troops within each service unit per year)    

    Criteria:

    • History of being consistently open and willing to accept new girls  
    • Active girl participation in all aspects of troop business  
    • Have involved adults supporting the troop aside from co-leaders, i.e., troop helper, cookie manager, etc.  
    • Participate in the Fall Product Sales Program and the Cookie Program  
    • Completed a Journey or Higher Award  
    • Gone overnight camping  
    • Hosted &/or supported a SU event 
    • Provided Community Service to support a cause in their region 
    • Attended GSOFCT council programming  
    • Troop has been active for a minimum of 3 years 
    • All youth & adults must have active GSOFCT memberships

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions

  • Way of the Juliette  

    Description 

    The Way of Juliette Pin is presented to a Girl Scout who is an Independently Registered Member (IRM), also known as a “Juliette,” and has distinguished herself by earning badges, completing a Journey, and engaging in community service. The recipient of this pin will have participated in GSOFCT activities including product sales, council programming and engaged all aspects of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through the 4 program pillars.    
     

    Criteria: 

    • Is currently an Independently Registered Member  
    • Has completed a Journey and a Higher Award  
    • Has participated in the Fall Product Sales Program and Cookie Program  
    • Has demonstrated competence with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)  
    • Has attended three or more GSOFCT council-sponsored programs  
    • Has engaged in badge or journey activities within all four program pillars:
      • Outdoor
      • STEM
      • Life Skills
      • Entrepreneurship  

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions

  • Family Appreciation Pin

    Description: 

    The GSOFCT Family Appreciation Pin is presented to a family member of a currently registered member who has provided outstanding volunteer service to a troop, Service Unit, GSOFCT, or a Juliette Girl Scout.  
     

    Criteria: 

    • Has at least one active, registered Girl Scout family member for the year of the nomination 
    • Has provides outstanding volunteer service, beyond normal expectation within a troop, Service Unit or to a Juliette 
    • Has contributed to the mission by coordinating and/or supporting in Service Unit &/or council events 
    • Must have a current active GSOFCT membership 


    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements not required for SU Level recognitions

  • Community Participation Certificate

    Description:

    Presented to an individual, business, or community group that supports the Girl Scout mission by partnering with a Juliette Girl Scout, Troop, Service Unit, or Council. Their contributions may include providing meeting or cookie booth locations, guest speakers, programming opportunities, supplies, badge support, training, grants, or assistance with highest awards and service
    projects.

    Criteria:

    • Providing spaces, resources, or financial support.
    • Offering program opportunities or expertise.
    • Assisting with badge earning and highest awards.
    • Supporting Service Unit or Council initiatives.

    Pre-Requisites/Nomination/Endorsements: 
    Nomination Only, Endorsements are not required for SU Level recognitions. 
     
     

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