Adult Recognition

Volunteering makes our world go round

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, appreciation goes beyond a simple “Thank You”. Registered members and non-members devote time and energy on top of their own busy lives to give girls the opportunity to learn, have fun and grow in a positive, supportive environment. Below are some of the ways we can express our deep gratitude for their service.

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To nominate member or non-member for an award from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Council, please consult the Adult Recognition Handbook. There you will find award descriptions and criteria for nominations. Please follow the nominating instructions carefully.

Please note that the deadline has passed to submit nominations for this year.

Instructions

Consult the Adult Recognition Handbook for award descriptions and criteria
Download the fillable recommendation form for the appropriate award. These forms must be completed by the nominator and those providing additional recommendations for the award
Have on hand the names of individuals submitting additional recommendations, as well as the following information about the candidate:
- Contact information, including email address, street address, and phone number
- Current and previous Girl Scout role(s) if applicable
- District and neighborhood (if applicable)
Select “Begin Nomination” below to access the online nomination form, provide the requested information, and upload your recommendation form and the forms of others providing recommendations. At minimum, the recommendation form from the nominator is required. Any additional recommendation forms that cannot be uploaded when filling out the online nomination form may be emailed to adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org. No handwritten recommendation forms please.

Recommendation Forms

Follow the links below to download individual recommendation forms. Each recommendation form is fillable and specific to the award listed. Forms include targeted questions to make it easy to provide details and specific examples for why a candidate is deserving of the award.

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Review the Adult Recognition Handbook for award descriptions and any nomination details that may be required.

Collection and review of nominations is decided by each Neighborhood and District, so the process can vary by location. If you would like to nominate a candidate for a Neighborhood or District award, please contact your Neighborhood or District Manager, respectively, for further instruction.

District Managers will use the District Pin Approval Form to purchase award pins from the Girl Scout Shop.
Neighborhood Managers will use the Neighborhood Pin Approval Form to purchase award pins from the Girl Scout Shop.

Certificates for certain neighborhood-level recognitions are available without cost from the Girl Scout Shop.

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This award recognizes any Girl Scout member who has actively served as a registered adult volunteer in the following five-year increments: 15 years (minimum), 20 years, 25 years, etc.

Special Service Awards are the only council-level recognition in which a candidate may self-nominate.

Years registered as a girl member do not count toward service as an adult volunteer, nor do years as an adult member without actively participating in Girl Scouts, such as Lifetime Members or those who maintain annual membership without a volunteer role.

Please note that the deadline has passed to submit nominations.

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Council-level recognitions that have been approved by the Awards Selection Committee will be presented to recipients at our annual Recognition Ceremony. This ceremony recognizes awardees for their service performed during the previous membership year. Neighborhood- and district-level recognitions may be awarded at separate ceremonies or events hosted by local neighborhoods and districts.

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Many make a difference in the lives of girls, and recognizing the outstanding impact of those that give our their time, talent and treasure is a priority. Whether it is done by a formal or informal acknowledgement, we owe it to our our members and community to let them know how grateful we are for their service.

Prior to submitting a nomination, please use the search function below to ensure your candidate has not previously received that particular award.

How to search

Enter any combination of District, Neighborhood, Recipient Name, Award Name or Award Year to view a list of past awardees. You must check the Exact Match box if you want more specific information.
Click on the Search button
Click on the "Back to Query Screen" link to run another search

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