Adults join Girl Scouting to be of service to girls and to the organization itself. They offer their time, talents, and skills to our council. Their reward is in giving, in their association with girls, and with other adults that are also dedicated to a higher purpose.

When an individual, or group, in Girl Scouting has served with unusual distinction, special thanks are often called for.

Click here for the 2012-2013 Volunteer Recognitions Guide. Find out where to place insignia and recognitions on the adult uniform.

Girl Scout volunteers are so amazing that they are often recognized by organizations outside of Girl Scouting. Read some of their stories here!

Volunteer Recognitions for Service Units

	GSOFCT Helping Hand Awarded for any type of noteworthy contribution by an adult acting in a leadership role.
	GSOFCT Leading the Way Awarded for any type of noteworthy contribution by a Troop/Group Leader or Assistant Troop/Group Leader.
	GSOFCT Distinguished Volunteer Awarded for service performed beyond expectation of the position.
	GSOFCT Distinguished Leader Awarded for leadership so outstanding in nature that it merits recognition by the service unit.
	GSUSA President's Award Recognizes the efforts of a Service Unit Team in moving its assigned area or audience toward achievement of the council’s goals during a membership year. For a list of recent recipients, click here.

GSUSA Awarded Volunteer Recognitions

	GSUSA Appreciation Pin Awarded for outstanding service performed by an individual which is above and beyond expectations for the position held and is delivered to at least one geographic area within Connecticut. For a list of recent recipients, click here.
	GSUSA Honor Pin Awarded for outstanding service performed by an individual which is above and beyond expectations for the position held and is delivered to at least two or more geographic areas within Connecticut. For a list of recent recipients, click here.
	GSUSA Thanks Badge Awarded for truly outstanding service performed by an individual which is significantly above the expected performance and that benefits the total Council or entire Girl Scout movement. For a list of recent recipients, click here.
	GSUSA Thanks Badge II Awarded for continuing service by an individual who has already received the Thanks Badge. The quality of service performed is of the same level or surpasses earlier achievement and benefits the total Council or entire Girl Scout movement. For a list of recent recipients, click here.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Awarded Volunteer Recognitions

Girl Scouts of Connecticut Pin
Awarded for outstanding service to a Council-wide assignment or whose service and dedication impacts the success and development of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for Girl Scouts of Connecticut. A minimum of 2 years of service in GSOFCT is required.

For a list of recent recipients, click here.

Light the Way Pin
The Light the Way pin recognizes an adult who is committed to delivering outstanding education and training to new leaders and service team members within the Girl Scouts of Connecticut.

For a list of recent recipients, click here.