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Our volunteers are AMAZING! The love and dedication they show to Girl Scouts are unparalleled. Every year we present awards to volunteers at our Adult Recognition ceremony.
Nominate your favorite outstanding volunteer for one of the following awards by May 31st 2024.
Volunteer of Excellence 
Appreciation Pin
Gateway Council Award
Gateway Council Award: To recognize volunteers with at least 5 years of service who have made a great impact in the delivery of the Gateway Council mission and programs and continues to provide outstanding service beyond the expectations of the position to at least two delivery audiences, geographic areas, or communities.
Honor Pin
Thanks Badge I
Thanks Badge II
Thanks Badge II: This recognition is appropriate when performance surpasses earlier achievement recognized with Thanks Badge I. It is a way of saying thanks again to an individual who contributes greatly to Girl Scouts. Service benefits the total council. Candidate must have previously received Thanks Badge I.
Tenure Pin
President’s Volunteer Service Award
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes individuals who are committed to a high level of volunteer and service. These individuals work tirelessly to help solve some of the toughest challenges facing their communities, and our nation. As an official certifying organization, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council members are eligible to receive this special award in recognition of their annual volunteer service. Girl Scouts and adults that meet the requirements for the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Lifetime Achievement award level will receive the PVSA award package which will include a custom letter from the President, a certificate and a pin.
Ready to submit PVSA hours? Girl Scout members will report their volunteer service hours using this form. The form must be uploaded by October 10th, 2024.
