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What is Annual Recognition?
The Annual Recognition event celebrates the outstanding achievements of both girls and volunteers who have made a significant impact in their communities. Girls are recognized for their leadership, community service, and accomplishments like earning the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Volunteers are also honored for their dedication, with awards such as the Volunteer of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing their tireless commitment to supporting Girl Scouts. This event serves as an opportunity to highlight the collective efforts of both girls and volunteers who inspire change and make a difference in the lives of others.
2025 Annual Recognition 
2024 Annual Recognition
Recognition and Awards
Volunteers make Girl Scouting happen and showing appreciation for volunteers is a must. After all, our volunteers are ah-mazing! They do it all for the girls and often work extra hours on top of busy schedules and hectic lives. We love them for it and, well, Girl Scouting wouldn’t be the same without them. Let’s be sure to shout it from the Girl Scout rooftops!
Informal Recognition
Everyday little things go a long way. A card from the girls, handmade gifts, photo keepsakes – these are special ways for girls to say thank you and oftentimes mean the most.
Recognitions might be made on Girl Scout holidays, at service unit meetings, at troop meetings, at special recognition events, immediately following services rendered, etc. When the recipient is recognized, it will make the expression of gratitude memorable.
Formal Recognition
You have a chance to nominate a volunteer who has made an amazing difference in your life for an adult recognition! Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas annual volunteer recognition is an opportunity for girls, parents, and service units to recognize special volunteers in your community! Any girl, troop, parent, or volunteer can submit a nomination. Volunteer Awards will be presented during the Recognition Banquet at Annual Meeting. Check out the GSGST recognition packet to determine the best fit for your special person, and then submit your nomination. It’s easy- just follow the instructions.
GSUSA Adult Nomination Forms
GSGST Awards
GSGST Lifetime Achievement Award
GSGST Service Unit Awards
For Girls and Families
Any girl or parent can submit a nomination. To recognize a troop leader or co-leader, or any volunteer who works directly with girls, please select the Volunteer of Excellence. For a volunteer who helps with your service unit or with multiple troops, the Appreciation Pin (service in one geographic area) or the Honor Pin (service in two or more geographic areas) may be the best choice. Be sure to provide details and specific examples on your nomination form, so that the recognitions committee can understand how special this volunteer is to you!
Ready to Nominate?
Nominations for Years of Membership, Years of Service, and GSUSA Awards are due on or before October 1, 2026.
Girl Scout Leader Day
April 22 is official Girl Scout Leader Day and honors all the volunteers who work as leaders and mentors in partnership with girls. Girls, their families, and communities should find a special way to thank their adult Girl Scout volunteers. Appreciation can be shown on this special day and all through the year.
