Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council, Inc.
201 Grove Street East
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-3236 Phone (908)212-2140 Fax
www.westfieldnj.com/girlscouts
Adult Recognition
Nomination Packet
This packet contains the following:
· Instructions for submitting award nominations
· Overview of Adult Recognitions (table)
· Girl Scout Service Unit Recognition Record Sheet
· Adult Recognition Nomination Form
· Record of Service Unit recognitions
Instructions
Please read all instructions carefully prior to completing the nomination form. Incomplete or inaccurate nominations may result in denial of an award.
· An individual or group familiar with the service performed by the candidate may submit an application for recognition. Details of the candidate’s service must be submitted on the attached council form. Please be specific about the quality of the nominee’s contribution to Girl Scouting and it’s impact on girls.
· The deadline for all completed forms with endorsement letters attached is the third Friday in January. Late nominations and/or endorsement will not be accepted. The application is not considered an endorsement. The nominator may not author a letter of endorsement.
· All endorsement letters should be specific and contain clear and concise details about how the nominees’ performance has been outstanding, the nominee’s unique contributions to Girl Scouting, and any other comments or information that might be helpful. The Adult Recognition Committees decision is based on what is written in the application and the endorsement letters.
· All nominees must be registered adult members of GSUSA with the exception of those individuals nominated for the GSWRC Community Award.
· Applications submitted at least 10 working days prior to the application deadline will be previewed by a member of the Adult Recognition Committee to assure that all necessary paperwork and endorsements have accompanied the application.
· The attached Adult Recognition Overview is to be used as a quick reference tool For the additional information necessary for nomination of a candidate for GSUSA recognition, use the GSUSA Adult Recognition Book available through the GS Service Unit Manager or the Council service center.
· The GSWRC Adult Recognition Committee does not review nomination for recognition presented by the service team at the service unit level (e.g., Outstanding Volunteer, Outstanding Leader, Leadership Development Pin.)
· For your records, MAKE COPIES of all nomination forms and endorsement before submitting them.
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Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council Emerald Award
Form of Recognition:
This award is a distinctive green enameled disc, which can be worn as a pin or ribbon.
Criteria for selection:
· The candidate is an active adult member, registered with GSUSA either as a volunteer or employed staff member.
· The service performed by the candidate is of an outstanding nature over an extended period of time.
· Through action and attitude the nominee embodies the ideals and spirit of GSWRC.
· Individuals nominated to receive the Emerald Award are usually recipients of previous recognitions.
· Four letters of endorsement are required.
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council Community Award
The GSWRC Community Award is an engraved appreciation plaque. This award, established in 1993, is to recognize those groups and individuals outside the Girl Scout organization who give of their time and/or services. Candidate may be groups or individuals who are non-members of the Girl Scout movement. Nominees must have shown evident support and/or an active interest in the Girl Scout organization.
Membership Numerals
This pin recognizes the member for total years registered as an adult and child. While this is not an award with any required approval, the Recognition Committee will present membership numerals for 25 years and up, at five-year intervals, at the council recognition event. A nomination form must be submitted by the deadline for this recognition.
Years of Service Pin
This pin recognizes the member for years of service as an adult member with Girl Scouts. While this is not an award with any required approval, the Recognition Committee will present service pins for 15 years and up, at five-year intervals, at the council recognition event. A nomination form must be submitted by the deadline for this recognition.
Presentation of Awards
Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council and GSUSA awards will be presented at the annual GSWRC Awards and Recognition dinner, or at the GSWRC Annual Meeting at the request of the Board of Directors. Copies of the nomination packets will be given to award recipients.
Appeals Procedure
If a nominee is not selected to be recognized, the nominating individual or group will be given a written explanation of the reasons for the decision. Appeals may be made to the Adult Recognition Committee in writing within 14 days of the receipt of the committee’s decision. The appeal will be reviewed by the committee within 14 days of receipt of the written appeal. A written response to the appeal will be sent to the nominator. The decision of the Adult Recognition Committee is final.
Revised 11/02