Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Awards honor volunteers who have demonstrated service that has made an impact. Please review each award's listed requirements before completing the award packet.
You open her eyes to a world of possibilities. You help her transform into a force for good. You prepare her for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. Because of you, she has the chance to learn what she’s capable of accomplishing and of being inspired to reach for it.
Each year, adult volunteers are recognized for exemplary service and for going above and beyond to support the Girl Scout Mission. Take a moment to nominate an outstanding individual or group for a national or council award!
By Feb. 1: Consider the following awards and endorse a Girl Scout leader making a difference in your community.
ENDORSE TODAYGirl Scouts of Western Ohio Awards honor volunteers who have demonstrated service that has made an impact. Please review each award's listed requirements before completing the award packet.
GSUSA awards honor volunteers who have had such a significant impact that no other award would be appropriate. The volunteers who have made a significant impact throughout the council and meeting council goals are honored in this category. Please review each award's listed requirements before completing the award packet.
From planning a big event to the small special moments shared with the girls—all their efforts are appreciated and important to building girls of courage, confidence, and character! Each month, one volunteer will be selected in every region of western Ohio (North, Central, and South) for Volunteer of the Month.
The Volunteer of the Month receives:
Carrie Armstrong — North Region — SU 135 — Troop Leader & Fall Product & Cookie Coordinator
Carrie's mom had major surgery the week of our service unit's cookie rally, and she still stepped up and chaired the event. She always puts forth her best effort and ensures everyone has a great experience. She made Axolotls out of felt and was hands-on with all the activities. She has also supported new leaders, especially during the product programs.
Beth Christensen — Central Region — SU 353 — Troop 33261 — Troop Leader
Beth is a dedicated leader to her Girl Scout troop and our service unit. Her troop is very active, and she does a great job of guiding her girls to lead their activities. For our service unit, she actively participates in leader meetings and helps shape the direction of our service unit and the activities we host. We had a Me and My Guy dance with over 75 Girl Scouts this month. She and her co-leader managed the tables for the family partnership basket auction and girls' party favor. Because of her help, both tables ran smoothly, and we received more donations for the basket. We can always count on her help and smile as she works with Girl Scouts and leaders to make her troop and our service unit successful.
Jamie Rinke — South Region — SU 448 — Troop 4266 — Troop Leader
Jamie is valuable to our troop for always stepping up. Our troop needed help with having a co-leader, and Jamie took on the task. With her teaching ways, she has taken the outlined plan for badges and adapted them to our unique group of girls. She has made meetings so much more fun as our troop has a range of abilities and ensures each girl is engaged, learning, and thriving. Jamie also steps in when the co-leader has been unavailable to attend a troop meeting, which allows the girls to continue their badge work and stay caught up. Thank you, Jamie, for always putting our girls first and willingness to do anything!