Thanks Badge Nomination Form

The Thanks Badge was institute in 1912 by GSUSA. 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.

Focus of Service	Benefit the entire GSNEO Council or entire Girl Scout Movement
Impact of Service	Continuous and outstanding service above and beyond the expectations of the position(s) held. Exemplifies the Girl Scout Promise and Law in their daily life.
Length of Service	No length of service requirement.
Exampls of Possible Candidates	A volunteer who has mentored and revitalized the SU teams in more than one area. An adult facilitator who impacts the entire council by emtnoring others from other geographic areas throughout the council. A member of a council committee who had a profound impact that imrpvoed processes throughout the council.
Nominations Required	1
Endorsements Required	4
Approval Required	GSNEO Volunteer Recognition Committee
Presentation	Provided by GSNEO and honored at the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Celebration in April.
General Requirements	The Awardee must have a current Girl Scout membership and approved background check. The Awardee must not owe any debt to GSNEO. If the Awardee is responsible for any bank account(s) for GSNEO, those accounts must be in good standing with an up-to-date finance report on file. The Awardee must have completed all required training related to their volunteer role(s).

Nomination submissions are automatically received when the form below is completed and submitted online.

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Nominee Information

Who are you nominating?*

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Is nominee a current member of Girl Scouts?*

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Nominee current volunteer positions.*

Please list volunteer positions. (i.e. Troop 12345 Leader, Service Team 123 Member, GSNEO Committee Member, Trainer, etc.)

Describe how the nominee has impacted the entire council and/or the Girl Scout Movement. Include specific examples of how nominee has provided outstanding service beyond expectation. Feel free to list impacts as bullet points or as a paragraph (100 words minimum).*

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Please note that a minimum of 4 Endorsement Forms must also be received for this individual to be considered for this award. The information you provide on this form directly impacts the award committee's decision.

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.