GSEP Excellence & Legacy Award Nomination Form

Lights of Loyalty Award
Lights of Loyalty require the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe the candidate's Girl Scout volunteer service over the past 30 or more years. How specifically has their commitment to the Girl Scout mission been demonstrated over time?
Provide two specific examples of how the candidate has gone above and beyond the expectations of their volunteer roles. What did they do, and what difference did their action make?
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Describe the lasting impact of the candidate's service on girls, volunteers, a Service Unit, or the broader Council. Include specific accomplishments, outcomes, or examples of how their contributions have strengthened Girl Scouts.
Share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 2 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers. (required)

Thanks Badge
Earning the Thanks Badge requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe the candidate's most significant contributions to Girl Scouts. What specific initiatives, accomplishments, or leadership efforts demonstrate service significantly beyond the expectations of their volunteer role?
Explain how the candidate's contributions have benefited the entire Council or Girl Scout Movement, rather than only an individual troop, Service Unit, or community. Identify the populations, geographic areas, or programs affected.
What measurable or lasting results have come from the candidate's leadership and service? Include specific outcomes, such as increased participation, expanded opportunities, improved volunteer support, or strengthened programs, where applicable.
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 4 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

Thanks Badge II
Earning the Thanks Badge II requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Identify the candidate's original Thanks Badge achievement and describe the new contributions they have made since receiving that award. What additional responsibilities, initiatives, or accomplishments distinguish their subsequent service?
Provide specific examples demonstrating how the candidate's service since receiving the Thanks Badge has significantly surpassed their original achievement. Explain what makes these contributions substantially different or greater in scope and impact.
Describe how the candidate's subsequent service has benefited the entire Council or Girl Scout Movement. What measurable results or lasting improvements have come from their contributions?
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 4 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers. (required)

Honor Pin
Earning the Honor Pin requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Identify the two or more Service Units that have benefited from the candidate's service. Describe their volunteer role and specific contributions in each Service Unit.
Provide examples of how the candidate has gone beyond the expectations of their role to support multiple Service Units. What did they do, and how did their efforts extend beyond their usual responsibilities?
Describe how the candidate's service has advanced Council goals, such as recruitment, retention, volunteer engagement, program participation, or leadership development. Include specific results or measurable improvements in at least two Service Units.
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 3 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

Diversity Award
Earning the Diversity Award requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe a specific initiative, action, or ongoing effort the candidate has undertaken to engage communities or groups that have been underrepresented or faced barriers to participating in Girl Scouts. Who did they seek to engage, and what did they do?
Explain how the candidate's efforts went beyond the expectations of their volunteer role. What steps did they take to actively engage girls, families, or volunteers, rather than simply making opportunities available?
What measurable results have come from the candidate's efforts? Include specific examples of increased participation, new partnerships, expanded access, improved engagement, or other outcomes.
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 2 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

Friend of GSEP
Earning the Friend of GSEP Award requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe the business or organization's partnership with GSEP. What specific support have they provided, such as meeting space, program opportunities, financial contributions, supplies, or other resources? Identify the Service Units or communities that have benefited.
Provide specific examples of how the business or organization has gone above and beyond what would normally be expected of a community partner. What makes their commitment exceptional?
Describe the measurable impact of their support on girls, volunteers, or Service Units. What opportunities, programs, or improvements were made possible through their contributions?
How has the business or organization demonstrated inclusive practices or helped make Girl Scout opportunities more accessible and welcoming?
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 2 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers. (required)

Gertrude K. McGonigle Award
Earning the Gertrude K. McGonigle Award requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe the candidate's Girl Scout service over the past 10 or more years, including their roles and direct work with girls. What demonstrates their sustained commitment to supporting girls?
Share two specific examples of how the candidate has served as a positive role model for girls. What did they do, and how did their actions demonstrate Girl Scout values and traditions?
Describe how the candidate has gone beyond the expectations of their volunteer role to create meaningful experiences or opportunities for girls. What measurable or lasting impact has their service had on girls or a geographic area within GSEP?
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 2 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

Appreciation Pin
Earning the Appreciation Pin requires the follow criteria. Please confirm that your nominee meets all of these criteria by marking each box below.
Describe the candidate's exemplary volunteer service. What specific actions or contributions have gone beyond the expectations of their position?
How has this volunteer supported the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by facilitating Girl Led, Cooperative Learning and Learning by Doing in girl facing programming?
Identify the geographic area, Service Unit, or program audience that has benefited from the candidate's service. What specific improvements or opportunities have resulted from their contributions?
Describe how the candidate's service has advanced Council mission-delivery goals. Include measurable results, such as increased participation, expanded programming, stronger volunteer support, or other specific outcomes.
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 2 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

GSEP Award
The GSEP Award is the highest Council level award and recognizes “the ultimate GSEP volunteer.” This award honors three legacy Council leaders: Janet A. Clark (Girl Scouts Freedom Valley), Ellen Mary Cassatt (Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania), and Ronnie Backenstoe (Girl Scouts- Great Valley Council)
Describe the candidate's Girl Scout service over the past 10 or more years, including their volunteer roles, major contributions, and sustained commitment to GSEP's mission.
Provide specific examples of the candidate's most extraordinary contributions to the entire Council. What did they accomplish that went significantly beyond the expectations of their volunteer positions?
Explain how the candidate's service has benefited GSEP as a whole, rather than only an individual troop, Service Unit, or geographic area. Identify specific Council-wide initiatives, improvements, or accomplishments resulting from their leadership.
What lasting or measurable impact has the candidate made on GSEP? Describe specific outcomes and explain how their contributions have strengthened the Council or its ability to serve girls.
Please share a specific example of how the candidate has demonstrated inclusive behaviors and helped create a welcoming environment where girls, families, or volunteers feel valued, respected, and included.
Is there any other information you would like to include about this nominee and their impact?
This award requires 4 endorsements. Click below to submit the names of your Endorsers (required)

Two Endorsements

This award requires 2 Endorsements. Please complete the names and email addresses of your selected endorsers.
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Three Endorsements

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Four Endorsements

This award requires 4 Endorsements. Please complete the names and email addresses of your selected endorsers.
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Once you hit submit, you will receive an email confirming your submissions. Additionally, your endorsers will receive an email with a form to complete in order to submit their endorsements.

Please ensure your endorsers complete their endorsements by 12/20/26.

Nominations without all required endorsements will not be considered for an award.

Any questions about the Volunteer Awards, reach out jschwartz@gsep.org.
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Council Excellence and Legacy Award Nomination Form

Lights of Loyalty Award

Thanks Badge

Thanks Badge II

Honor Pin

Diversity Award

Friend of GSEP

Gertrude K. McGonigle Award

Appreciation Pin

GSEP Award