gold award

Higher education and career preparation:

• Distinguish yourself as you apply to colleges
• Earn college scholarships
• Enter the military one rank higher

Life skills:

• Be seen as a role model and distinguished leader
• Learn how to better manage your time
• Make the world a better place!

Community:

• Use your vision for change
• Tackle an issue, locally or globally
• Establish a lifetime network of successful, like-minded women
• Establish your community legacy by creating a sustainable solution to a pressing issue

Girls must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade and registered as a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout

AND

Have completed two Senior or Ambassador level Journeys, respectively

OR

Have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed one Senior or Ambassador level journey, respectively.*

Girls should attend a Gold Award Workshop before writing their proposal. If a girl turns in her proposal before attending a Gold Award workshop (available online and in-person; see below), the Gold Award Committee will not review the proposal. It is recommended that girls submit their project proposals at least 18 months before their anticipated completion date.

Whether or not you have completed all prerequisites (see above), you are welcome to attend one of our Gold Award Workshops to learn more about this exciting journey. The Girl Scouts’ Gold Award is the highest honor that a Girl Scout can achieve. Embarking on this leadership journey enables a girl to discover their vast capabilities, connect with an identified need or issue in the community, and take action to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of people and the world. This year’s workshop schedule is as follows:

Upcoming Gold Award Workshops

December 16, 2015 @ 6 pm

This workshop will introduce girls to writing a Gold Award proposal.  Girls can attend in person at the Girl Scout Office or call in via webinar.  It is a REQUIREMENT for each girl to attend a Gold Award workshop before her project proposal can be considered for approval. If you are interested in attending, please email Claire Ghazal at [email protected].

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Create an account online at girlscouts.org/gogoldonline.

Watch the Gold Award video and review the Gold Award Guidelines and included resources (such as the frequently asked questions and project examples) to understand the caliber of this project.

Girls are encouraged to seek out a mentor that can help and guide them on their Gold Award project. Work with your mentor on creating a plan of action for your project. If you need assistance with finding a mentor, the Girl Scouts will do its best to provide you with one to ensure you successfully complete your Gold Award project.

If you have any questions before submitting your proposal, please attend another Gold Award Workshop (see schedule of workshops above). Submit your Gold Award Proposal online through your My Gold Award account at girlscouts.org/gogoldonline for panel review. You will receive feedback on your proposal within 3-4 weeks.

Implement your project! Remember you should hold a mid-project check-in with your mentor.

If you have any questions before submitting your final report, please attend another Gold Award Workshop (see schedule of workshops above). Submit your Final Report online through your My Gold Award account at girlscouts.org/gogoldonline for panel review. Submit by February 1, 2016, if you would like to participate in the 2016 Gold and Silver Award Ceremony on June 11, 2016. Please note that you may submit the final report after February 1, but will then participate in the 2017 Gold and Silver Award Ceremony.

Congratulations on completing your Gold Award! Tell your friends, family, council–everyone!–about your success.