Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey - Adult Recognition 2010

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Adult Recognition

The requirements for all of the GSUSA/GSNNJ Awards include the following:
1. The candidate is a registered Girl Scout Adult.
2. The candidate has completed the appropriate training
and demonstrated competence in the job.
3. The candidate has performed at a level that exceeds the
expectations of the position or service.
Each Nomination Form must be accompanied by the correct number of Endorsement Letters (see application process).
Individuals making a nomination may not also submit Endorsement Letters
Deadline for all nominations: Monday, March 8, 2010.

NOMINATION AND ENDORSEMENT FORMS

GSUSA Awards
Recognition	Criteria	Application Process	Approval Process	Presented
				By Service Unit	At Event
Years of Membership	Total years as a registered member (both girl and adult) at five-year intervals.	Self nominated. Notify your Service Unit Manager or member of the Service Team.	Adult Recognitions Committee	5 yrs. & 10 yrs.	15 yrs. +
Outstanding Volunteer Award	Outstanding service as Girl Scout volunteer (other than a leader)	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance 1 Nomination form/letter 2 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee		X
Outstanding Leader Award	Outstanding service as a Girl Scout Leader	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 2 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee		X
Appreciation Pin	Exceptional performance beyond expectations for the position. Service benefits one or more service units	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 2 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors.		X
Honor Pin	Outstanding service for two or more service units	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 3 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors.		X
Thanks Badge	Service beyond the call of duty provided to the entire council	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 4 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors		X
Thanks Badge II	Recipient has received the Thanks Badge and the recipient's service continues to merit further recognition.	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 4 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors.		X
GSNNJ Awards
Rookie of the Year	Exceptional service and commitment to the troop/group, service unit, and/or council within the first or second year of becoming a volunteer.	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 2 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors.		X
Outstanding Service Team Member	Outstanding service to a geographic service area by a service team member	Nominated by an individual or group familiar with candidate's performance. 1 Nomination form/letter 2 Endorsement Letters	Adult Recognitions Committee recommends nomination for approval by the Board of Directors.		X
Juliette's Pearls (Service Unit Award)	Given to service units who complete the set of challenging criteria as follows: meet membership goals, all leaders trained, increase in product sales, increase participation in S.H.A.R.E. and one town-wide event to include all Girl Scout levels.	Nominated by Membership Development Associate. 1 Nomination form/letter	Adult Recognitions Committee		X