Adult Awards
Who do you know who has gone above and beyond as a volunteer?
Who truly shows what it means to be a Girl Scout?
Who makes a difference in the lives of girls, makes volunteering easier for adults, and makes the Girl Scout Movement shine?
Show them how much they mean by nominating them for an Adult Award.
- Anyone can nominate – girls, adults, volunteers, community members
- Anyone can be nominated – any friend to Girl Scouts can be recognized!
Nomination deadlines are:
- January 15 for spring presentations
- October 15 for fall presentations
Learn more about adult awards
Request a Numeral Guard
How to Nominate
Who can nominate?
Anyone can nominate! Girls, volunteers, staff, neighbors – anyone who recognizes a job well done can nominate an adult, business or organization for an adult award.
Who can be nominated?
For most awards, nominees must:
- Be actively registered Girl Scout members
- Be an approved volunteer with a current background check on file
- Have completed at least one term of service in their volunteer position
- Understand and practice inclusive behavior as one of the key values of Girl Scouting
- Provide service above and beyond the requirements of their position
What about parents or community members who are not Girl Scouts?
We offer two special recognitions for these ‘friends of Girl Scouts.’
- The Extra Mile Certificate recognizes any member of the community whose contribution goes above and beyond in support of Girl Scouts and our mission and goals.
- The Special Supporter Certificate recognizes a business or organization that provides a benefit or service in support of Girl Scouts and our mission and goals.
How do I nominate someone?
Use the online form on our website, www.GirlScoutsAtl.org (For Volunteers > Volunteer Recognitions). You’ll need to gather some contact information for the person you are nominating and for other volunteers we can talk to about the nomination. Once you have this information together, the form should only take about 15-20 minutes.
Is there a deadline?
Awards which require approval by the Board of Directors have spring and fall deadlines based on the Board meeting schedule. For other awards we request a 60-day processing time to allow for pins and certificates to be prepared and shipped. Check out the chart on page 4 for details.
- For spring presentations, we recommend you submit your nominations by January 15.
- For fall/winter award ceremonies, we recommend you submit your nomination by October 15.
