Our volunteers help our girls shine by preparing them for a lifetime of leadership and introducing them to new experiences that show girls are capable of more than they ever imagined! In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’d like to recognize some of our outstanding volunteers who went above and beyond to continue our Movement of building girls of courage, confidence, and character!

Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes those volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Huge shout out to the following recipients:

Julie B., Wake County
Samantha B., New Hanover County
Geneva C., Greene County
Ronda F., Wake County
Debbie F., Franklin County
Lynn H., New Hanover County
Sarah L., Carteret County
Holly M., Greene County
Jennifer S., Wake County
Marla T., Wake County

GSUSA Appreciation Pin
This award recognizes an adult volunteer who has delivered outstanding service to at least one area or program delivery audience.

Round of applause for the following recipients:
Amanda B., Pitt County
Kimberly B., New Hanover County
Dawn C., Durham County
Amber C., Durham County
Margaret D., Wake County
Crystal E., Robeson County
Tracy H., Carteret County
Tricia M., Durham County
Sarah O., Wake County
Amanda P., New Hanover County
Yeshiva R., Wake County
Christian S., Nash County
Angela S., Wake County
Anne S., Johnston County
Mary Jo Van H., Wake County

GSUSA Honor Pin
This award recognizes outstanding service that is delivered to two or more areas or service units by an adult member significantly above and beyond the expectations.

Snaps for the following recipients:
Alison H., Wake County
Edward “Ed” M., Craven County
Rhonda W., Vance County

GSUSA Thanks Badge
This award is one of the highest adult awards given in Girl Scouting. The award is presented only to those members whose service benefits the entire council and is so significant that no other award is appropriate.

Congratulations to the following recipients:

Joe V., Wake County
Kristin V., Wake County

CEO Award
The Chief Executive Officer’s Award for Service Units recognizes the outstanding efforts and contributions by a service unit team and its members. This award honors those who have gone above and beyond to reach or exceed council goals and those who have done so while practicing E.P.I.C. behavior.

High fives for the following recipients:
Service Unit 603, Brunswick County
Karen S., Service Unit Manager
Trisha A.
Karen K.
Marsha K.
Lisa S.

Service Unit 372, Moore County
Donie O., Service Unit Manager
Michelle A., Service Unit Manager
Alice A., Service Unit Manager
Susan D., Service Unit Manager
Sue M.

Service Unit 225, Wake County
Allison H., Service Unit Manager
Hilary B.
Julie B.
Laura C.
Carol D.
Margaret D.
Ronda F.
Shannon G.
Cathy G.
Kim K.
Rachel K.
Carolyn R.
Carol S.
Jennifer S.
Mary Jo Van H.
Kristin V.

Distinguished Service/Community Partners
This award recognizes organizations who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Kudos to these organizations:

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church
Etta Taylor, Love and Care Christian Learning Center
Oakland Presbyterian Church
Red Oak United Methodist Church
Sam Wynn, Prospect United Methodist Church
Sara Norris, Horne Memorial United Methodist Church
St. Francis United Methodist Church
Sylvan Learning Center
Wake Forest United Methodist Church
White Plains United Methodist Church

Wow! What an awesome group of people and organizations! Thank you so much for all you do for Girl Scouts. We wouldn’t be where we are without you.