Service Unit Awards Order Form
This form is used by service unit leadership and service unit volunteer recognitions coordinators to request service unit award pins. Explore the Volunteer Awards Guide within Service Unit Resources for detailed descriptions of each award and candidate eligibility criteria.
- All orders must be received at least four weeks prior to the date of the awards presentation.
- Limit one submission per service unit per membership year (October 1 through September 30).
- The awards are provided at no cost to the service unit. Awards can be mailed or picked up at the Kodosky Service Center.
- Before submitting this form, service unit leadership should use Looker to ensure award recipients are registered Girl Scout adults with current, eligible background checks on file.
Limit two service unit awards per volunteer per membership year.
- A volunteer is eligible to receive up to two different service unit awards if the awards are recognizing service for two different volunteer roles such as hosting a service unit event and serving as the service unit treasurer.
- The Service Unit Outstanding Leader Award and Service Unit Outstanding Volunteer Award are given only once to a volunteer in recognition of their outstanding service.
- Consider nominating a volunteer eligible for multiple service unit awards for a council or national award. Submit the Council and National Award Nomination Form by April 1.
Service Unit Awards Allocation Chart
The chart below indicates the maximum number of each award that can be ordered based on the total number of youth members in a service unit as of September 30. Service unit leadership can access their service unit’s total youth numbers in Looker by going to the Membership Analysis dashboard, filter by last year, and review the Girl Membership bar in the Memberships by Type chart. If you require assistance, please contact us.
| Service Unit Awards | < 150 Youth Members | 150-450 Youth Members | 451+ Youth Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green But Growing Award | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Star Award | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Outstanding Partners Award | 4 (2 pairs) | 6 (3 pairs) | 8 (4 pairs) |
| Extra Mile Award | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Outstanding Leader Award | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Outstanding Volunteer Award | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Community Appreciation Certificate
Recognize community partners and volunteers with a special appreciation certificate. Community partners are non-members and businesses who assist service units such as a supportive school principal or a business providing a cookie booth location.
Last updated September 2024
