Clone of Volunteer of Excellence Award

Thanks Badge
The Thanks Badge honors a registered adult Girl Scout 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. A nomination application and three(3) endorsements are required. A nomination application and one(1) endorsement is required. Nominations are acceted year-round and are reviewed by the Awards Committee for GSCI Board approval. Nominations are due by February 7, 2027.

Please complete this form to nominate and endorse a GSCI volunteer for the Thanks Badge.

Before completing this form, click here read about the award and it's requirements and qualifications.
Award Requirements
- The nominee is an active, registered adult Girl Scout.
- The nominee has successfully completed a term of service and all requirements for the position.
- The nominee abides by GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Central Illinois' policies, standards and procedures include applicable requred position training.
- The nominee actively recognizes, understands and practices the values of inclusive behavior.
- The nominee has performed beyond expectations for the position to deliver the GSLC to youth using the National Program Portfolio.
- The nominees's performance has beyond the expectations of the position and has supported the council's mission delivery goals in one or more of the following functional areas: Membership Development/Community Cultivation, Volunteer relations and Support, Program. Leadership and Governance, Fund Development, and Council Support Service (such as IT, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing/Communicatons).
Nomination Instructions
- Coordinate the completion of the required nomination. The completion of the nomination requires a total of four(3) people (the nominator and three(3) endorsement providers) that are familiar with the nominee's volunteer service. Note that if the nominee is approved for an award they may receive a copy of the endorsement questionnaire.
- Submit completed nomination by February 7, 2027.
- Incomplete endorsement questionairs and/or papplication may result in the dismissal of the nomination.
- More information about adult awards can be found here.
- Thanks Badge Guidelines
Nominee Information

Complete the information below on who you are nominating.
Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Service Unit and/or Troop Number
Volunteer Position (if relevant to nomination)
Service Center
Endorsement Information

Complete the information below on yourself as the endorser of the nominee.
Endorser Name

First NameLast Name
Endorser Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Endorser Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Endorser Email
example@example.com
Endorsement Information

The endorsement should address the following questions and provide relevant facts, specific actions, measurable impact and particular behaviors that show the service provided exceeded the expectations of their position.
How did you become aware of the nominee's accomplishment?
Please describe in detail what the nominee did to merit this award (refer to requirements) and the measurable impact their service has had on Girl Scouting (refer to requirement). How did they go above expectations to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and/or how have they supported the council's mission deliver goals in one or more of the areas listed.
In what Service Unit(s) or communities was service delivered? When? Who was affected by the nominee's service? How were they affected?
How did the nominee's service go above and beyond the expectations for the position held?
How did the nominee demonstrate inclusive behavior?
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Endorser's Signature
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Nominee Information

Endorsement Information

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