Adults Awards & Recognitions

It's no secret that the Girl Scout Leadership Experience would not be possible without our Awesome Girl Scout Volunteers!

Volunteers let their generosity, courage, and heart shine through in everything they do—and your Girl Scouts take notice. So do we. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you bring to Girl Scouting.

Recognize a special Girl Scout Volunteer in your life who goes “above and beyond”

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Adult Girl Scout Awards

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The Impact Award is presented to emerging leaders under 40 in Nassau County who give back and contribute to girls and the larger Nassau County community. These emerging leaders represent the future of Nassau County.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Impact Award Committee will review all nominations received. Honorees will be announced at the GSNC's Fall Fundraiser in November. Honorees will then be recognized at the 2025 Girl Scouts of Nassau County Legacy Luncheon in March 2025.

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The Volunteer of Excellence Award recognizes those volunteers who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission-delivery to girls and adult members.

The nominee must be an active, registered adult Girl Scout and have completed at least a full year of service.

The Volunteer of Excellence Award is awarded at the Service Unit level and will be approved by your Service Unit Volunteer Manager (SUVM) and/or Service Team. Cost is paid by the Service Unit and is typically given at the Service Unit Awards Ceremony held in the spring.

This award must be received atleast one year prior to be nominated for a higher Council Award.

Nominations will open from November 25, 2026 through April 1, 2027.

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The Girl Scouts of Nassau County Legacy Award recognizes those change makers in Nassau County who give back to the community and elevate and support the Girl Scout mission through their work, whether it be in their career or volunteer work. The Legacy Award is awarded to an individual (or business) in Nassau County who are a true leader working to pave the way for a positive future for girls and their families in Nassau County.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Legacy Award Committee will review all nominations received. Honorees will be announced at the GSNC's Fall Fundraiser in November. Honorees will then be recognized at the 2026 Girl Scouts of Nassau County Legacy Luncheon in April 2026.

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The GSNC Spirit Award is a new Girl Scouts of Nassau County Adult Recognition Award! This Award honors Volunteers that are known in their community as exemplifying the true spirit of Girl Scouting by being a positive role model, creating awareness for Girl Scouts in the community, and designing innovative programming for today's Girl Scouts.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026

Nomination Form

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Terri Della Vecchia devoted her life to providing a meaningful Girl Scout experience for the girls that she worked with during her tenure. In honor of Terri, this award will be presented to any Girl Scout leader that has championed their girls from Daisies all the way through Ambassadors (must be grades K through Grade 12), providing them with a comprehensive Girl Scout experience.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026

Nomination Form

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This award will be presented to Volunteers that are nominated after receiving the Appreciation, Honor, or Thanks Badge and have continued service for an additional five years. The Award Pin will depict a tree as a symbol of continuity, continued growth, and service to Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026.

Nomination Form

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The Diversity Award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in his/her community, service unit or council.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026.

Diversity Award Submission

GSUSA Adult Girl Scout Awards

GSUSA offers several formal awards that can be bestowed upon deserving adult volunteers. All submissions need to be received by the deadline and should be complete in order to be considered. Anyone can nominate a volunteer.

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The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). This service, which has had a measurable impact on at least one geographic area of service, helps the council reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals for that area.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026.

Appreciation Pin Submission

Honor Pin

The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), which has had a measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing the council to reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026

Honor Pin Submission

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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.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026.

Thanks Badge Submission

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The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role, resulting in a measurable impact that benefits the entire Girl Scout Movement.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Adult Recognitions. The deadline for submission is December 23, 2026

Thanks Badge II Submission

GSUSA Service and Tenure Recognitions

The following two Pins are not awarded by nomination. Each Leader/Volunteer should complete their own application and either send it in or drop it off at the front desk. Print and submit the Individual Volunteer Service and Tenure Application or a Service Unit Member can submit the Service Unit Volunteer Service and Tenure Application for their Service Unit.

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The Years of Service Pin recognizes an adult member registered with GSUSA for her/his years of active volunteer service at five-year intervals 25 years and above at a Council Event.

Print and submit the Individual Volunteer Service and Tenure Application or a Service Unit Member can submit the Service Unit Volunteer Service and Tenure Application for their Service Unit.

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The Years of Tenure Pin is awarded to a Registered Adult member for years in Scouting including years as a Girl Scout and as an adult in five-year intervals 25 years and above at a Council Event.

Print and submit the Individual Volunteer Service and Tenure Application or a Service Unit Member can submit the Service Unit Volunteer Service and Tenure Application for their Service Unit.