President’s Award Worksheet

Presidents Award Worksheet

The President’s Award recognizes the efforts demonstrated by a service unit to enhance Girl Scouting in its community during a membership year. This achievement requires teamwork, dedication, and focus from every member of the service unit team, as well as the support of troop leaders.

For a service unit to be considered for the President’s Award for the 2023-2024 membership year, please complete this form. Consult with your Membership Specialist to find the information needed to complete this worksheet.

Information collected on this form is to reflect the membership year that runs from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024. The President’s Award will be awarded at our Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in 2025.

Deadline for submission is Friday, December 6, 2024.

There are 141 total possible points available in this worksheet, not including bonuses. The President’s Award requires a minimum of 113 points to be approved.

If you need to save your information and return at a later time to complete the form, please click “save and continue” at the bottom and you will be emailed a link to return when you are ready to resume your submittal. Please note the link will expire after 30 days.
SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Service Unit*
CRITERION 1: SERVICE UNIT LEVEL 1 TEAM
1 POINT PER FILLED POSITION – UP TO 7 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Which level 1 team members will you be listing? (select all that apply)*
- SUM/CO-SUM
- Membership Coordinator
- Treasurer
- Fall Product Program Chair
- Troop Consultant (any level)
- Cookie Program Chair
- Recruiter/School Organizer
- None
SUM/CO-SUM Name*
First Last
SUM/CO-SUM Training Date:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Treasurer Name*
First Last
Treasurer Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Troop Consultant Name*
First Last
Troop Consultant Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Membership Coordinator Name*
First Last
Membership Coordinator Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Fall Product Program Chair Name*
First Last
Fall Product Program Chair Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Cookie Program Chair Name*
First Last
Cookie Program Chair Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Recruiter/School Organizer Name*
First Last
Recruiter/School Organizer Training Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Enter point total for Criterion 1 section:
BONUS 1: SERVICE UNIT LEVEL 2 TEAM
1 POINT PER FILLED POSITION – UP TO 8 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Service unit team members to be listed below must be identified as a “Committee Member” in MyGS and must not have been listed in the section above.
Which level 2 team members will you be listing? (select all that apply)*
- Additional Troop Consultant
- Adult Recognitions Chair
- Communications & Social Media Chair
- Event Coord. / Community Service Coord.
- Higher Awards Mentor
- Placement Coordinator
- SEME Approver (not SUM)
- Travel Form Approver (not SUM)
- Other
- None or N/A
Additional Troop Consultant Name*
First Last
Adult Recognitions Chair Name*
First Last
Communications & Social Media Chair Name*
First Last
Event Coordinator / Community Service Coordinator Name*
First Last
Higher Awards Mentor*
First Last
Placement Coordinator Name*
First Last
SEME Approver Name (not SUM)*
First Last
Travel Form Approver Name (not SUM)*
First Last
Other Level 2 Position Title*
Other Name*
First Last
Enter point total for Bonus 1 section:*
CRITERION 2: TOTAL MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Overall membership has reached the goal provided to the service unit and membership specialist.
1 Point : 89-91% of Goal
2 Points: 92-94% of Goal
4 Points: 95-97% of Goal
6 Points: 98-100% of Goal
8 Points: 101-105% of Goal
10 Points: 106% +
Enter point total for Criterion 2 section:*
CRITERION 3: ADULT RETENTION
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Members of the service unit team have delivered Girl Scout program information effectively, resulting in the retention of adults.
3 Points : 68-71%
5 Points: 72-75%
8 Points: 76-79%
10 Points: 80% +
Enter point total for Criterion 3 section:*
CRITERION 4: GIRL RETENTION
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Members of the service unit team have delivered Girl Scout program effectively, resulting in the retention of girls.
3 Points : 68-71%
5 Points: 72-75%
8 Points: 76-79%
10 Points: 80% +
Enter point total for Criterion 4 section:*
CRITERION 5: TROOP LEVEL GROWTH – NEW TROOPS
2 POINTS FOR EACH NEW TROOP – UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Please list the troop numbers for troops added during the 23/24 membership year:*
This information can be provided by the service unit recruiters or community engagement specialist.

To add another troop, click the “+” button on the right side of the field (up to five).
Troop Number (Five Digits e.g. 00123)
Enter point total for Criterion 5 section:*
BONUS 2: TROOP LEVEL GROWTH – PERCENTAGE OF GROWTH
5 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Did the Service Unit start more than 10 troops in the 23/24 membership year? (5 points)*
- Yes
- No
Enter point total for Bonus 2 section:*
BONUS 3: TROOP LEADER SUPPORT
UP TO 12 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Based on the Service Unit Year-End Report Survey, Troop Leaders agree and strongly agree that Girl Scouts provided them with the support and guidance they needed to be successful.
2 Points: 65-72% of leaders reported agree and strongly agree.
5 Points: 73-80% of leaders reported agree and strongly agree.
8 Points: 81-90% of leaders reported agree and strongly agree.
12 points 91-100% of leaders reported agree and strongly agree.
Enter point total for Bonus 3 section:*
CRITERION 6: PRODUCT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
UP TO 14 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
2023 Fall Product Program
Did your service unit have an increase in Fall Product sales from the 2022 Fall Program to the 2023 Fall Program?*
- Magazines and other products (2 points)
- Nuts only (2 points)
- Both magazines/products and nuts (4 points)
- Neither (0 points)
2024 Cookie Program
PGA (boxes per girl average)
4 Points : 175 – 200
6 Points: 201 – 225
8 Points: 226 – 250
10 Points: 251 and above
2023 PGA Number*
Enter point total for Criterion 6 section:*
CRITERION 7: FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Service unit troops that have submitted year-end financials by the due date of June 30, 2024. This information should be available from your service unit treasurer.
3 Points: 66-74%
4 Points: 75-79%
5 Points: 80-84%
6 Points: 85-88%
8 Points: 89-92%
9 Points: 93-96%
10 Points: 97-100%
Percentage of Reports Submitted*
Enter point total for Criterion 7 section:*
CRITERION 8: COMMUNITY VISIBILITY
2 POINTS PER ITEM – UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Service unit community visibility organized by volunteers, not GSGLA staff, events include service projects, community parades, flag ceremonies, open house, community engagement, recruitment booths, etc.
List up to five items here (example: ABC Christmas parade):*
To add another row, click the “+” button on the right side of the field.
Enter point total for Criterion 8 section:*
BONUS 4: DEIA & BELONGING
5 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: Promote an all-inclusive culture within the service unit community where diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through opportunities is provided. 5 points awarded if event fulfills description above.
List how the Service Unit helped inspire ways for troops to take action and support Girl Scouts' passion and desire to make a difference within the community.*
Enter point total for Bonus 4 section:*
CRITERION 9: COMMUNITY CONTACT
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Select all forms of communication that apply to the service unit:*
- Sent monthly emails (1 Point)
- Hosted a service unit website (2 Point)
- Hosted a service unit Facebook/social media (2 Points)
- Published 1-3 newspaper articles (2 Points)
- Service Unit held a rededication ceremony (3 Points)
- Service Unit held a bridging ceremony (3 Points)
- Service Unit held a family engagement event (3 Points)
- Held monthly service unit team meetings (1 Point)
- Held monthly service unit leader meetings (1 Point)
Enter point total for Criterion 9 section:*
CRITERION 10: LEADER DEVELOPMENT
UP TO 10 POINTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SECTION.
Section Description: The service unit team has supported and encouraged the troop leaders to develop their skills and provide program activities.
Select all forms of leader development that apply to the service unit:*
- Provided 1-2 trainings not including product sales training (1 Point)
- Provided 4+ trainings (1 Additional Point)
- 1-3 volunteers were recognized at AMVR (1 Point)
- 4+ volunteers were recognized at AMVR (2 Additional Points)
- Juliettes/Individually Registered Girls were supported and invited to service unit events (1 Point)
- A new leader welcome procedure is in place (2 Points)
- A service unit recognition ceremony was held (2 Points)
- Other events were hosted by the service unit (e.g. Camporee) (2 Points)
Enter point total for Criterion 10 section:*
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SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION

CRITERION 1: SERVICE UNIT LEVEL 1 TEAM

BONUS 1: SERVICE UNIT LEVEL 2 TEAM

CRITERION 2: TOTAL MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

CRITERION 3: ADULT RETENTION

CRITERION 4: GIRL RETENTION

CRITERION 5: TROOP LEVEL GROWTH – NEW TROOPS

BONUS 2: TROOP LEVEL GROWTH – PERCENTAGE OF GROWTH

BONUS 3: TROOP LEADER SUPPORT

CRITERION 6: PRODUCT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

CRITERION 7: FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE

CRITERION 8: COMMUNITY VISIBILITY

BONUS 4: DEIA & BELONGING

CRITERION 9: COMMUNITY CONTACT

CRITERION 10: LEADER DEVELOPMENT

Troop Number (Five Digits e.g. 00123)