Adult Awards

Girl Scout Adults Work Together - for GIRLS!

Because Girl Scouts appreciates the importance of its volunteers, it has developed an awards plan that offers leaders, individuals and groups the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions to Girl Scouting. Some of these awards require the approval of the board of directors.

Local Awards

Outstanding Volunteer Award
To recognize a registered adult serving in capacity other than leader who has performed outstanding service to the service unit. Deadline: March 15

Outstanding Leader Award
To recognize a registered troop or assistant troop leader who exhibits outstanding troop leadership qualities. Deadline: March 15

Council Awards

Esther Story Inspirational Award
To honor an active registered adult who has had a profound impact on lives of girls and/or adults in the council. Deadline: Jan. 15

CEO Award
Given solely at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, this award provides an opportunity to thank someone who has made an incredible difference in the lives of girls in this council. The CEO selects an individual whose actions are above and beyond what is normally expected of either a staff member or volunteer -- someone who is a pre-eminent role model for girls as well as other adults. This award is presented to an individual of character who acts independently and spontaneously, and is clearly inspired by the Girl Scout Mission and core values to do the right thing. Deadline: Jan. 15
2007-2008 recipients are listed below:

Kathy Schreiner

Founders Award
To honor an individual, organization, or group who exemplifies the ideals of the council's commitment to pluralism. Deadline: Jan. 15

Community Award
To applaud a non-member individual, organization or business in the community whose service, work or contribution has had a significant effect on the progress or improvement of Girl Scouting in the council. Deadline: Jan. 15
2007-2008 recipients are listed below:

Father Herb Essig
Village of LaGrange Park
Melinda McMahon
St. John's Lutheran Church and School, Lombard
Suburban Moving and Storage
Jay Strayer and William Wentz
Audrey Z. Williams
Wood Dale Public Library

Reveille Award
To recognize an organization or individual who awakens the community to the value of Girl Scouting and summons them to action.

National (GSUSA) Awards

President's Award
To recognize an exemplary service unit which meets specific criteria. Contact the council's director of membership for more information.

Appreciation Pin
To honor an active registered adult whose service is outstanding (above what is expected for the position) and is delivered to at least one service unit or geographic area. Deadline: Jan. 15
2007-2008 recipients are listed below:

Kathy Cernac
Sharon Donaldson
Felice Ehrman
Kim Grimmer
Cheryl Lang
Chris McCarthy
Nancy McGregor
Kim Notaro
Laura LaPlaca
Deb Van de Velde

Honor Pin
To honor an active registered adult whose service is outstanding and is delivered to two or more service units or geographic areas. Deadline: Jan. 15
2006-2007 recipients are listed below:

Carol Milz
Martha Devereux-Poch

Thanks Badge
To honor an active registered adult whose service is truly outstanding and benefits the entire council so significantly above and beyond the call of duty that no other award would be appropriate. Deadline: Jan. 15
2007-2008 recipients are listed below:

Nadine Boisselier
Cheri Kirkpatrick
Sheila Laverty
Karin Obman
Mariette Siczewicz

Thanks Badge II
To honor a previous Thanks Badge recipient who has continued exemplary service. Deadline: Jan. 15

The Application Process

A universal Adult Awards Application Form, including award categories, criteria and the nominations process, may be obtained at the Girl Scout office or can be downloaded here. All completed forms AND appropriate attachments or letters will be accepted in the Girl Scout office between Oct. 15 and Jan. 15. Outstanding Leader and Outstanding Volunteer nominations are accepted through March 15. Nomination forms are also available in the Volunteer Room at the Girl Scout office.

If you are not sure whether a person has already received an award, call the executive secretary at the Girl Scout office. For individual assistance, call Susan McKeigue, Chief Development Officer, at 630-544-5940.

Individually Earned Awards

Leadership Development Pin
The Leadership Development Pin recognizes adults who work with girls who demonstrate competence, continuous improvement, and participate in training in subject areas that will increase their skills in working with girls. For a Leadership Development Pin criteria and application form, click here.