Adult Recognition System

Adult Recognition System - Nomination
https://gscnc.jotform.com/AVD/nominate

This form uses a lot of conditional logic - don't change things without checking!
Check here to see our historical records for adult recognitions.

Volunteers cannot receive the same award twice. Use the link above to see if they have already received the recognition.

Please check before starting nominations.
Thank you for taking the time to appreciate a Girl Scout volunteer!

To complete this online form you will need:

- Nominee's information (email, phone number, etc.) You may only self-nominate for longevity awards.

- Names and email addresses of people who will endorse the nomination by answering questions in an online form via a link that will be sent to them. Awards may require 0-4 endorsements, depending on the award. Longevity awards do not require endorsements. Endorsers will receive an email with instructions immediately after you complete this form.

You may cancel or exit at any time but information is not saved unless you select the "save and continue later" option. If you select this option Jotform will email you a link that you can use to complete the online form.

Council staff will not see your submission until you push the "submit" button below. Once you push the "submit" button you will receive an automated confirmation email from Jotfom that includes a tracking number called a "Nomination ID".

As you begin to fill in the form, additional questions will appear based upon your responses. For example, if you select "longevity award" below, you will see a series of questions regarding the volunteer's longevity.
What is YOUR first name? (The sponsor of the nomination)*
What is YOUR last name? (The sponsor of the nomination)*
What is YOUR email? (The email address of the sponsor)*
example@example.com
If you are nominating an ORGANIZATION, please leave the "first name" field below blank and enter the organization's entire name in the "last name" field.
What is the FIRST name of the person you are nominating?
What is the LAST name of the person you are nominating (or the organization's name)?*
Please Note: If it's been 1 year and 10 months, but the award won't be presented for a couple of months, then the spirit of "approximately 2 years" has been met!
What type of nomination are you submitting?*

An individual for outstanding service (when this specific service) has lasted approximately 2+ yearsAn individual celebrating Girl Scout longevity which means number of (youth plus adult) years in Girl ScoutingAn organization who has supported Girl Scouts
Longevity Award Nominee: {whatIs11} {whatIs53}

Longevity numeral guards recognize the individual for combined years of membership both as a youth and adult member. Numerical guards are awarded in 5 year increments. (20, 25, 30, etc)
Please estimate the number of years of youth membership for the nominee.*
Please estimate the number of years of adult membership for the nominee.*
Are you nominating yourself for this award?*

YesNo
These questions are NOT used to determine whether or not you are eligible for a
Longevity Award. That is determined solely by the number of years you have been registered as a Girl Scout. This information is used to capture meaningful
information for possible use by the Council Recognition Panel and other groups. You may write as little or as much as you want.
Please describe a highlight for your days as a youth Girl Scout (if applicable).
Please explain how you became involved in Girl Scouts as an adult.
Please give a brief list of "highlights" from your years as a Girl Scout adult.
Thank you for sharing your Girl Scout story. For your information, Longevity Awards are presented in the following manner:
- For 5-25 years, they are usually recognized at the local level (service unit or association).
- For 30+ years, they are usually recognized at the Annual Council Recognition Event held in conjunction with the GSCNC Annual Meeting.
Organization Award Nominee: {whatIs53}
Chose one description below that most closely fits the specific Girl Scout service for which you would like to recognize the nominee.*

For approximately 5+ years, the organization has supported Girl Scouts by allowing Girl Scouts to use their facilities, by sponsoring Girl Scout events, or by encouraging Girl Scouts to participate in meaningful activities provided by their organization. (Plaque of Appreciation)For less than 5 years, the organization has supported Girl Scouts by allowing Girl Scouts to use their facilities, by sponsoring Girl Scout events, or by encouraging Girl Scouts to participate in meaningful activities provided by their organization. (Certificate of Appreciation)
Individual Award Nominee: {whatIs11} {whatIs53}

To ensure that we appreciate volunteers for each individual aspect of their service, a nomination is best when it is purposely focused. Recognize someone for helping at the troop level, and then later recognize them for serving as a delegate.

A position can be formal such as "Service Unit Manager" or informal such as "spaghetti dinner organizer".
Which SINGLE position or service would like to recognize?*
What is the impact of the nominee's service?*

The service benefited one specific troopThe service benefited multiple troops, a service unit, an association or the Council as a whole
Nominee: {whatIs11} {whatIs53}
Focus on: {whichSingle}
Keeping in mind the service provided to the troop which of these best describes the service provided by the nominee?*

The nominee for approximately 2+ years, has served in a role such as troop leader or troop adviser. (Outstanding Leader Award)The nominee for approximately 5+ years (or 5+ additional years after receiving an Outstanding Leader Award), has continued with impressive dedication, conﬁdence, and service as a troop leader or troop adviser. (Jan Verhage Spirit of Leadership Award)The nominee for approximately 2+ years, has served beyond the expectations of the position such that it warrants local area recognition in a role as a troop committee member (other than or in addition to troop leader). Eligible roles include, Troop Money Manager, Troop Fall Product Chair, Troop Cookie Manger, First Aider, Driver/Chaperone, Cookout/Campout Certified Adult and Troop SHARE Chair (Troop Service Award)The nominee has supported Girl Scouts by providing facilities, encouraging Girl Scout participation in meaningful activities or hosting Girl Scout groups. This most often describes an organization, but in rare instances, may be selected for individuals. (Certificate of Appreciation)The nominee for approximately 5+ years has supported Girl Scouts by providing facilities, encouraging Girl Scout participation in meaningful activities or hosting Girl Scout groups. This most often describes an organization, but in rare instances, may be selected for individuals. (Plaque of Appreciation)
Keeping in mind the service/role being recognized by this award, which of these statements BEST describes the service provided by the nominee?*

The nominee has given lifelong service within this council in a significant and meaningful way with a great impact on the Girl Scout community. (Knox Award)The nominee has volunteered in a significant and sustained way which has led to administrative or ﬁnancial advancements of the council as a whole. (Capital Award)The nominee for approximately 5+ years, has provided outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement as a national delegate, a member of a council panel, council task force, council committee or as a council educator significantly above and beyond the call of duty such that no other award would be appropriate (Thanks Badge)The nominee has provided outstanding service that benefits the total council or the entire Girl Scout movement as a national delegate, a member of a council panel, council task force, council committee or as a council educator significantly above and beyond the call of duty such that no other award would be appropriate AND the nominee received the Thanks Badge 10 or more years ago. (Thanks Badge II)The nominee for approximately 3+ years, has provided dedicated and significant service in support of outstanding program for girls in at least two service units such as coordinating events for a county-wide teen girl’s group, a volunteer coordinator for a camp for multiple service units, or a holiday event planner that supports multiple service units. (Nations Capital Pin)The nominee for approximately 4+ years, has served and has contributed to benefitting at least two service units or associations and contributed to the goals and objectives of the council beyond the expectations of that role, such as an association recognition chair who significantly increased the number of adults recognized throughout the association, or a service unit cookie booth manager for multiple service units that have exceeded the goals of those service units. (Honor Pin)The nominee for approximately 3+ years, has provided exemplary service in a role that impacts one service unit or association, such as service unit or association team members, volunteers who repeatedly coordinate large events for a service unit or association, or adult educators working primarily in one service unit or association. (Appreciation Pin)The nominee for approximately 3+ years, has provided exemplary service in a role that impacts one service unit or association, such as service unit or association team members, volunteers who repeatedly coordinate large events for a service unit or association, or adult educators working primarily in one service unit or association AND the nominee received an Appreciation Pin 3 or more years ago. (Sustained Service Pin)The nominee for approximately 2+ years, has served beyond the expectations of the position such that it warrants local area recognition in a role as a troop committee member (other than or in addition to troop leader). Eligible roles include, Troop Money Manager, Troop Fall Product Chair, Troop Cookie Manger, First Aider, Driver/Chaperone, Cookout/Campout Certified Adult and Troop SHARE Chair (Troop Service Award)The nominee for approximately 5+ years has supported Girl Scouts by providing facilities, encouraging Girl Scout participation in meaningful activities or hosting Girl Scout groups. This most often describes an organization, but in rare instances, may be selected for individuals. (Plaque of Appreciation)The nominee has supported Girl Scouts by providing facilities, encouraging Girl Scout participation in meaningful activities or hosting Girl Scout groups. This most often describes an organization, but in rare instances, may be selected for individuals. (Certificate of Appreciation)
This information is "read only" based on your selections above.
Award Selected*
Endorsements Needed*
Endorsements Needed

Please provide the information for the required number of endorsers. Before listing someone as an endorser, please contact them to ask if they are willing and able to submit an endorsement within the desired time frame.

Please let the endorsers know that they can expect an email from Jotform a few minutes after you submit the nomination. The email contains a link for submitting the endorsement.

If you will be one of the endorsers, include your information below so that you also receive the email with the special link.

Please double-check the email address carefully. A bad email address will delay the award package.

You also have the opportunity to include a brief introductory message to each
endorser. You might use this section as a memory-jogger to the letter writer
("remember last week I asked you to write an endorsement for . . . "). This message will be included in the email the endorser receives.

Most sponsors (that's you, {whatIs}) also like to write an endorsement for the nominee's ({whatIs11} {whatIs53}) award. So we've already entered your information into "endorser #1". If you do not wish to be an endorser you may overwrite your information with a different endorser.
Name of endorser 1*
Email of endorser 1*
example@example.com
Note to endorser 1
Name of endorser 2*
Email of endorser 2*
example@example.com
Note to endorser 2
Name of endorser 3*
Email of endorser 3*
example@example.com
Note to endorser 3
Name of endorser 4*
Email of endorser 4*
example@example.com
Note to endorser 4
Should be Empty:

Adult Recognition System - Nomination