GSNI Volunteer Recognition
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois recognizes volunteers, Girl Scouts, and community partners in a variety of ways. Our members and communities change the world for Girl Scouts across our council. Because of them, our Girl Scouts are one step closer to their true potential.
Below you can find the amazing ways GSNI recognizes our members and community partners. Don't forget to nominate an awesome volunteer when Adult Recognition nominations open December 1, 2025!
Adult Recognition
Every day, our volunteers provide Girl Scouts with the environment they need to pursue the interests, causes, and leadership roles that matter most to them. Girl Scouts are learning from them that being scientists, CEOs, and advocates for social change are paths they can take to make a difference in the world. Under their guidance, Girl Scouts are standing up, standing out, and standing tall in every aspect of their lives.
GSNI's Recognition Committee reviews every Adult Recognition Nomination that is submitted in mid-February. If you would like to join the Recognition Committee, email customercare@girlscoutsni.org with the email subject: Recognition Committee .
Those who receive one of our Adult Recognition Awards will be honored at GSNI's Annual Meeting & Recognition Event each year.
Annual Meeting & Recognition Event
The Annual Meeting and Recognition Event is held every April. All voting members are invited to attend to review council bylaws, elect board officers and directors and recognize outstanding volunteers, Girl Scouts and community partners.
Annual Nomination Process 
Appreciation Pin
Belonging Award
GSNI's Hall of Fame
Honor Pin
President's Award
Thanks Badge
Thanks Badge II
Volunteer of Excellence
Community Recognition
GSNI's Board of Directors established the Community Partnership Award as a way to recognize special donors or organizations that have significantly supported GSNI to better serve our Girl Scouts and volunteers. Donors or organizations who receive this award are recognized at GSNI's Annual Meeting each year.
President's Volunteer Service Award - Update
As decided by AmeriCorps and effective immediately, the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program is on a temporary pause.
There is not currently a date for when the program will resume. As a PVSA Certifying Organization, GSNI will provide updated information as it becomes available.
GSNI has the best volunteers, and we believe volunteers deserve recognition for all they do!
We’re excited to encourage participation in the Daily Point of Light Award, which awards a volunteer each weekday throughout the year and was started in the White House in 1990. Learn more and nominate a Daily Point of Light today!
For questions, please email customercare@girlscoutsni.org with the subject title: President's Volunteer Service Award - Update.
Service Unit Recognition
There are several ways service units can recognize their volunteers and Girl Scouts locally. Below you can find resources for Service Unit Recognition Chairs to share with their Service Unit Teams as they plan their recognition activities for the year.
If you have an idea on how to recognize volunteers and Girl Scouts at the service unit level, please submit ideas to customercare@girlscoutsni.org with the subject line: Service Unit Recognition Idea.
Service Unit Recognition Chair Training
Resources for Adult Recognition
Resources for Girl Scout Recognition
