The cut-off for hour accumulation for the 2012 AMBIES Awards is March 31, 2012.
GSA Certification
- GSA Certificate
- Temporary name badge & ambassador ribbon
- Access to GSA Virtual Private Network
- Able to volunteer at “official” visitor centers & many special events
- Class picture and name listed in our annual yearbook
50 Volunteer Hours
- May attend most GSA tours
- Your choice of a free GSA logo shirt from D.F. Embroidery shipped to your home
- Eligible for many GSA perks
100 Hours Award
- Official / permanent Green Logo GSA name tag
- 100 hours hang tag
- Name, town, and class listed in our annual yearbook
250 Hours Award
- 250 hours hang tag
- Name, town, and class listed in our annual yearbook
- May sign up to attend the 2-day Lakes Region Familiarization Tour (first come, first served)
500 Hours Award
- 500 hours hang tag
- Name, town, and class listed in our annual yearbook
- May sign up to attend the 4-day White Mountains Familiarization Tour (first come, first served)
1,000 Hours Awards
- Name in gold on GSA Honor Roll wall plaque
- New gold colored GSA logo name tag (or 1,000 hour hang tag / your choice)
- Name, town, and class listed in our annual yearbook
- A New Hampshire Food & Fun Package - choose from:
• A Grand Hotel Package
• A Regional Package
• A Restaurant Package
2,000+ Hours Award
- Name in silver on GSA Honor Roll wall plaque
- New silver colored GSA logo name tag (or gold or 2,000 hour hang tag / your choice)
- Name, town, and class listed in our annual yearbook
5 Years of Service
- 5-Year GSA pin
10 Years of Service
- 10-Year GSA Key Chain
GSA of the Year
- GSA of the Year Celebration Bowl
• Your name and year engraved on bowl
• You will have 'custody' of the bowl for 1 year
- You will be voted onto the Board of Directors for a term of 3-years
- You will become a permanent member of the “GSA of the Year” committee
• Responsible for nominating candidates for GSA AMBIE Awards
• Responsible for making recommendations to the GSA Board of Directors
regarding the development, change, and/or maintenance of the integrity of the AMBIE Awards
• Work with the Activities Committee to ensure the AMBIES Awards is planned well
• Present the GSA of the Year Award to the next recipient at the AMBIES Awards
- Represent GSAs at the Governor's Conference on Tourism
- Represent GSAs at the New England Visitor Center Association's Annual Forum
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- Other cool stuff as appropriate!
Hospitality from the Heart
- Hospitality from the Heart Celebration Award
• Your name and year engraved on base
• You will have 'custody' of the Award for 1 year
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- You will have the honor of passing on the Award to the next recipient on stage during the AMBIES
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
Service Award
- Service Celebration Award
• Your name and year engraved on base
• You will have 'custody' of the Award for 1 year
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- You will have the honor of passing on the Award to the next recipient on stage during the AMBIES
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
GSA Emeritus
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- Will have all rights as any active GSA volunteer
- May attend celebrations, tours, trainings, and GSA activities
Merit Awards
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- You will receive a certificate of appreciation
Benefactor Award
- Your name, history, and award nomination will be listed in the yearbook (and noted annually)
- You will receive a certificate of appreciation
Kudos Awards
- Anytime, for any GSA, for any reason
- Will be reviewed and cumulatively be considered as basis for other awards