Showing appreciation for volunteers is a powerful Girl Scout tradition. After all, our volunteers are ah-mazing. Volunteers are key to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place!
Nominations for Adult Recognition Awards take place in January.
Award Descriptions
Formal adult awards are offered by GSUSA and by Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (GSNMT) to recognize exemplary service of adult Girl Scouts and community partners who go above and beyond the expectations of an individual’s position. Volunteers, girl members, and/or their families may nominate someone for an award. New Mexico Trails’ formal adult awards are intended to recognize exemplary service that is above and beyond what is expected for the individual’s volunteer role. Formal awards should be used to honor specific service rather than longevity. Formal awards are intended to be only one part of a comprehensive recognition plan which should also include informal recognition of volunteers.
Volunteer Awards 
Award Nomination Form Letter of Endorsement Form
Note: Only one volunteer is chosen from each of the following award categories. The Awards and Recognition Committee reserves the right to not select a recipient for an award.
Appreciation Pin
Circle of Achievement
Circle of Excellence
Honor Pin
Star Trainer
Teola Artman
Thanks Badge I
Thanks Badge II
Trails of Leadership
Volunteer of Excellence
Cookie Champ
Spirit of Diversity
Community & Council Service Awards
Numeral Guards
