Formal Adult Awards
Formal awards recognize exemplary service that goes above and beyond what is expected in a volunteer role.
Nomination Process
Recipients are nominated by fellow volunteers, girl members and their families.
To nominate a volunteer, complete the nomination form for the appropriate award, found below. Most awards now require only one endorsement, and additional letters of support are optional. Learn more about the formal adult award program in our frequently asked questions.
Appreciation Pin
Recognizes an adult Girl Scout’s exemplary service, which has had measurable impact and helps reach and surpass the goals of the area.
Example: Noticing that the Girl Scouts in her area did not reflect the diversity of her community, a troop leader partnered with the service-delivery team to reach and support new members. As a result, Hispanic girl membership rose 14 percent.
Honor Pin
Recognizes an adult Girl Scout’s exemplary service, which has had measurable impact on multiple geographic areas of service, allowing the council to reach and surpass its goals.
Example: To support all direct-service volunteers in using Journeys, a facilitator worked with the Volunteer Services department to create a Girl Scout Leadership Experience coach role. The role was piloted in four teams where, after the first year, Journey sales increased 30 percent, girls completed 14 new take-action projects and volunteer satisfaction rose 14 percent.
Thanks Badge
Girl Scouts’ highest volunteer award honors adults who’s ongoing commitment, leadership and service had an exceptional impact on the council or entire Girl Scout Movement.
Example: A volunteer helped the council partner with local organizations to build a Take Action Tree House at each River Valleys camp. The three-year project brought in 300 new Girl Scouts, 5 percent more camp registrations, 90 new volunteers and new partnerships with 11 local organizations.
Thanks Badge II
Recognizes previous Thanks Badge award recipients who’s continuing exemplary service in a leadership role benefited the entire Girl Scout Movement.
Example: After receiving the Thanks Badge for her work on the Take Action Tree House at camp, a volunteer served two years on a national task group that helped all 111 councils plan to cross-departmentally use the camp pathway to grow membership and deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through Journeys.
Volunteer of Excellence
Recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls or in support of the council’s mission delivery.
Example: A volunteer program advisor works over the course of a year to help 30 Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors plan and deliver four performance day camps. The camps focus on the aMUSE Journey and increase membership in those areas by 210 Juniors and 16 adult volunteers.
Alice Lord Marshall Award
The Alice Lord Marshall Award is a very special award unique to Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. This award recognizes adults whose life and volunteer work reflect Alice Marshall’s values.
Criteria for Selection
• Candidates must be registered members and active in an adult volunteer position in this Council for a minimum of five consecutive years.
• The candidate is not only an inspiration to Girl Scouting, but will also demonstrate extensive involvement in the community.
• The candidate will display attitudes and ideals that embody the spirit of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Volunteer Years of Service
Recognizes adults for years of active volunteer service. River Valleys provides Years of Service Pins in five-year intervals to volunteers who have served 20 or more years. Based on your membership information, we will mail you a letter with options on how to receive the pin.
Volunteers who would like 5-15 year pins may purchase them from their their local Girl Scout shop or Girl Scouts USA.
Membership Numeral Pins
Recognizes tenure within Girl Scouts, including both girl and adult years. River Valleys provides Membership Numeral Pins in five-year intervals to adults who have been members for 25 or more years. Based on your membership information, we will mail you a letter with options on how to receive the pin.
Adult members who would like 5-20 year pins may purchase them from their local Girl Scout shop or Girl Scouts USA.