National Volunteer Awards

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama proudly celebrates volunteers who make extraordinary contributions to our girls, council, and community. National Award honorees are selected through review by the Adult Recognition Committee and approval by the Board of Directors, highlighting their lasting impact on the Girl Scout Movement.

Volunteer Years of Service Pin

Recognizes registered adult members for active volunteer service at five-year intervals, starting at ten years through GSNCA.

Volunteer of Excellence Pin

Honors volunteers who provide outstanding service directly to girls or in support of the council’s mission delivery.

Appreciation Pin

Recognizes exemplary service that has measurably improved one geographic area, helping the council achieve its goals.

Honor Pin

Honors exemplary service that positively impacts two or more areas, advancing council mission-delivery goals and success.

Thanks Badge I

Celebrates exceptional leadership and service that has made a measurable impact across the entire council or movement.

Thanks Badge II

Honors a previous Thanks Badge recipient who continues to provide exceptional leadership and service benefiting all levels.

Service Unit Volunteer Awards

Service Units play an important role in recognizing outstanding volunteers who make Girl Scouting shine at the local level. Each year, Service Units may present awards approved by a Service Unit Team member or council staff. These recognitions honor volunteers for their dedication, mentorship, leadership, and service to girls and their communities.

Discover Award Certificate

Honors new volunteers (1–2 years) who lead with energy, use the GSLE, and participate in Service Unit meetings and activities.

Outstanding Mentor Award

Celebrates volunteers who consistently mentor others, share knowledge, and support new leaders with care and guidance.

Helping Hands Award

Recognizes a long-time volunteer (5+ years) who assists troops, supports Service Unit or council events, and promotes Girl Scouting.

Juliette Low Community Partnership Award

The Juliette Low Community Partnership Award recognizes a corporation, civic organization, or spiritual community that has collaborated with the council to advance the council’s mission and goals and resulted in positive community awareness of the Girl Scout Movement. The service unit that initiates and collaborates in the partnership may also receive the recognition.

Questions? Please contact Kimberly Selzer at kselzer@girlscoutsnca.org