Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England partners with over 2,000 trained, dedicated, and wonderful adult volunteers who share their time and talent to make Girl Scouts the success it is. Everyone at GSSNE deeply appreciates the work volunteers, families, and community partners do to support Girl Scouts and we thank them for their selfless acts of service. GSSNE offers a variety of ways to recognize and honor those who have made a positive impact in Girl Scouts. See below for ways to celebrate those you know who have made a Girl Scout difference. Your endorsement helps reinforce the sense of belonging and value we all feel for them.
Annual Adult Recognitions
At our Annual Meeting & Adult Recognitions Ceremony on May 1, 2025, we recognized the outstanding accomplishments of our local volunteers. Here are the awardees!
GSUSA Milestones of Membership
Melissa Bousquet, 15 years
Liz Dowding, 20 years
Ginger Lallo, 20 years
Cynthia Rollins, 30 years
Nicole Berthiaume, 30 years
Mary Stern, 35 years
Diane Konicki, 50 years
GSUSA Volunteer Years of Service
Cathy White, 15 years
Janet Johnson, 15 years
Diane Pelrine, 35 years
Betty Cugini, 65 years
GSSNE Special Supporters
Margeaux Andrade & Massage Envy
The Jefferson Speakeasy
GSUSA Appreciation Pin
Desiree Blickens, Newport/Middletown
Emily Cush, Newport/Middletown
Roberta Dowding, East Greenwich
Margaret McDonald, Southgansett
Kerrie Moreau, Tiverton/Little Compton/Westport
Jamie Orsi, North Kingstown/Jamestown
Melissa Twarog, North Kingstown/Jamestown
GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Pin
Stephanie Adamoyurka, Wrentham/Plainville
Anne Anthony, Tiverton/Little Compton/Westport
Ann Borke, Southgansett
Emily Breguet, Lincoln
Donna Dubuque, Apple Valley
Sarah Martin, Tiverton/Little Compton/Westport
Sarah Murray, Newport/Middletown
Sharon Richards, North Kingstown/Jamestown
Monique Rossignol, Apple Valley
Marianne Shymanik, Seekonk/Rehoboth
Lauren Usilton, Tiverton/Little Compton/Westport
Christine Zielinski, Warwick
GSSNE Kit Hammett Award
Erin Farrell, Barrington
GSUSA Thanks Badge
William Howard, North Kingstown/Jamestown
Pamela Pinheiro, North Kingstown/Jamestown
GSUSA Thanks Badge II
Karen King, North Kingstown/Jamestown
GSSNE Rising Star and Guiding Star awards will be awarded at the Service Unit level and will be added to this list at a later date!
Girl Scout Shout-Out
Surprise a fellow Girl Scout volunteer with our online "Girl Scout Shout-Out" program (formerly "Encore! GSSNE's Peer Appreciation Program")! Send a High Five, Fist Bump, or Pat on the Back to cheer on your peers and recognize a job well done. Submit your form to show your appreciation!
Past Adult Recognition Recipients 
GSSNE Special Supporter Award
GSSNE Rising Star
GSSNE Guiding Star Award
GSUSA Appreciation Pin
GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Award
GSSNE Kit Hammett Award
GSUSA Honor Pin
GSSNE Heritage Award
GSSNE Mira Hoffman Award
GSUSA Thanks Badge
GSUSA Thanks Badge II
GSSNE Hall of Fame Award
GSUSA Milestones of Membership
GSSNE's Ruth Haslegrave Milestones of Membership for 75 years of membership
GSUSA Years of Service Pin
FAQ
When is the deadline for annual adult recognitions?
If my nominations are late, will they still be accepted?
Are the awards earned sequentially? For example, must a volunteer
receive the Appreciation Pin before receiving the Honor Pin?
Can I self-nominate?
How many nominations may I submit?
May I submit a nomination and an endorsement for the same volunteer and
award?
How long does it take to complete a nomination?
Once I start a nomination or endorsement, can I save my spot and
continue later?
How will I know that my nomination or endorsement has been received?
