Girl Scouts isn’t possible without you.
Every day, Girl Scout volunteers are helping girls discover their true potential by providing the environment they need to pursue the interests, causes and leadership roles that matter most to them. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, girls are forging their own trails, making memories and making positive changes in their communities.
Girls Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s volunteer recognition program is an opportunity for girls, parents and service units to recognize special volunteers in your community. Any girl, parent or volunteer can submit a nomination.
The recognition program is comprised of earned awards and nominated awards. Earned awards will be presented at the service unit level each fall, typically at the first service unit meeting of the year to acknowledge accomplishments from the prior year and welcome volunteers back to another great year of Girl Scouting. Nominated awards are presented at the council level during our Annual Meeting & Recognition event. Nominated awards include national awards as well as council and regional awards.
Volunteers are also recognized throughout the year with the volunteer-of-the-month program. Nominations submitted through this program will also be considered for annual recognition. Use this helpful guide to understand what awards a nominee is qualified to receive.
Volunteer Achievement Pins
Nominations open from July 15 - August 31, 2023.
Candle Pin - First Year Troop Leader 
Green Angel Pin - Third Year Troop Leader
Sunflower Pin - Fifth Year Troop Leader
Juliette's Pearls - Tenth Year or More Troop Leader
Nominated Awards
Nominate a Volunteer of the Month between December 16, 2022 - October 29, 2023. For all other awards, due to the next Annual Meeting being November 2, 2024, the timing of this will be determined at a later date.
Review the sample nomination and tips for inspiration when celebrating a volunteer.
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of Excellence
Young Alumna Shining Star
Appreciation Pin
Regional Recognition
Treasured Time
President's Award
Honor Pin
Thanks Badge I & II
Juliette Gordon Low Achievement Award
Additional Awards
Year Pins
Recognition for Community Member, Business or Organization
