Decision Tree*

Reviewed by Association Recognition Committee

Guide to Selecting an Appropriate Recognition

Who was the significant service for? What was the position for this service? If this exceptional service was at least Then an appropriate award might be:
Letters of Endorsement

Troop Leader

2 Years

Outstanding Leader (OL)

Jan Verhage Spirit of Leadership Award (JV)

Troop

5 Years

Troop Volunteer
1 Service Unit or 1 Association

2 Years

Volunteer of Excellence Appreciation Pin (AP) Nations Capital Pin (NCP)

SU or Assn. Volunteer

3 Years

3 Years
2 Service Unit or 2 Associations

SU or Assn. Volunteer 4 Years

Honor Pin (HP)

Reviewed by Council Recognition Panel

5 Years Council Level or Multiple Associations

Entire Council or GS Movement

Thanks Badge (TB) Thanks Badge II (TB II)

+
10 Years 4

Council Level or GS Movement

Significant Period of Time Lifelong Dedication

5 Years

Capital Award

Knox Award

Any Girl Scout Group February 2013

Individual, Site or Organization

Certificate or Plaque of Appreciation

* Other recognitions may also be appropriate