The nomination period for 2022-2023 has been extended. Nominations are now due June 30 for service performed between October 1 and August 31. Nominations for any service completed during the summer months (June, July and August) can be submitted by August 31.
The awards listed below are presented at regional council-sponsored ceremonies in the fall and include all of the national awards with established criteria developed by GSUSA, as well as some GSOSW awards. To nominate a candidate, complete the online Volunteer Awards Fall Submission Form #502 and attach required letters of endorsement by June 30.
Nominations do not have to be pre-approved at the service unit level, however please inform the service unit manager of your intent to nominate a candidate so as to prevent duplicate nominations. A service unit is welcome to plan coordination of all submissions, as long as the submission deadline is still met. All nominees should be in good standing with GSOSW.
Letters of endorsement should include the following information:
- Describe the service performed by the candidate, including details about who it served (group, individual or geographic area), date(s), duration and location, and what resources were needed or accessed to complete it.
- What made the service exceptional beyond the expectations of the candidate’s current volunteer position (if applicable)?
- Describe the impact on those who benefited from the service.
- How did this service promote or model leadership for girls, adults or both?
- How the endorser is familiar with the candidate’s performance and contribution to GSOSW.
Nominations for these awards are reviewed and approved by the GSOSW Volunteer Awards and Recognition Committee. Awardees and nominators will be notified in early fall with an invitation to their regional ceremony.
Please note that the Awards Committee reviews and evaluates all qualifying criteria to determine eligibility of nominee. The committee may deny or alter the award the candidate was nominated for to better reflect the service performed.