We appreciate you!
Do you know an adult volunteer who deserves recognition?
Showing love and appreciation for our volunteers is a long-standing Girl Scout tradition. After all, our volunteers are ah-mazing!
Our volunteers are all about the girls and often work extra hours on top of full schedules and busy lives. We love them for it and, well, Girl Scouting wouldn’t be the same without them. Let’s be sure to shout it from the Girl Scout rooftops! Looking to learn more about our recognitions awards? Check out our gsLearn class or review this quick guide!
2026 Volunteer Recognitions Booklet 
Forms
Formal Recognition Awards
Volunteer of Excellence
Appreciation Pin
Honor Pin
Thanks Badge
Thanks Badge II
From the Heart Award
The President's Award
Year Guards
Surprise Your Volunteer
It's important to show your troop support volunteers you care for and appreciate their hard work!
Informal Recognition Ideas
Some other great ideas to celebrate each other year round…
- Recognize birthdays.
- Send a card.
- Send or pick some flowers.
- Share a cup of coffee, or a gift card for a treat.
- Send a friendly note of encouragement!
- Your service unit can think of fun ways to award everyone based on each person’s unique skills such as the “Best at Paperwork” award gets a roll of paper towels.
- Think of your own meaningful ways to thank your fellow volunteers!
