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.
These awards are earned by completing criteria as defind within each pin description. Applications are open from July 15 - August 15, 2024.
Volunteer Achievement Awards are a way to recognize volunteers for thier contributions to the Girl Scout organization. Nominations for these awards are accepted between May 1 - August 31, 2024.
The Award Choice Flowchart will help you decide which achievement award to choose.
In addition, we offer a Volunteer of the Month award with nominations accepted throughout the year.
Review the sample nomination and tips for inspiration when celebrating a volunteer.