Be a Gold Award Girl Scout

You’ve probably liked, shared, marched, helped out, and possibly even donated—now it’s time to take action and become a Gold Award Girl Scout. Who is a Gold Award Girl Scout, though? She’s the dreamer and doer who takes “make the world a better place” to the next level. She’s driven, passionate, and optimistic. She’s the leader of tomorrow today. Essentially? She’s you!

So get ready to earn the Gold Award, the most highly regarded award in the world for girls. It’s the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can you make a difference, but that you already have. It’s a distinction that can open your world up to scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, and amazing career opportunities.

How Can You Become a Gold Award Girl Scout?

To earn this unique award, Seniors and Ambassadors tackle issues dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond.

She Did It, So Can You!

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership
I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Kiara: Increasing Access to Local Fresh Food
I created the Very Hungry Caterpillar Garden in my community—to grow healthy fruits and vegetables that would be distributed through the local food pantry.

Julia: Fighting Menstrual Stigma
I reached out to my state representative, who agreed to sponsor a bill that would fund menstrual products in Colorado schools.

Alex: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving
I made five videos to explain distracted driving, created a petition to make Alabama a “hands free” state.

Natalie: Designing a Helipad that Saves Lives
Through Girl Scouts, I was able to learn about robotics in an environment where I felt safe and validated.

Siya: Fighting Against Childhood Dental Disease
My research led me to a report that said oral cancer kills one person each hour globally and that dental disease is completely preventable.

Therese: Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault
I knew I had to create a resource for college students to increase their awareness of the reality of sexual assault on campus.

Callie: Changing Diabetes Management
When my brother was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my family felt helpless. But I’m a Girl Scout, which means I’m a problem solver. So I dedicated my Girl Scout Gold Award to helping people with diabetes.

Carly: Fostering Equity Through Literacy
I worked with teachers and the school administration to provide books access to students in the community.

Abigail: Making Theater Arts Accessible to All
To make sure any kid who wanted to be involved in the theater could, I installed an ADA-approved wheelchair ramp at my local community theater.

Here's what you need to do to earn the Gold Award:

Identify an issue.
Use your values and skills to choose a community issue that you care about.

Investigate it thoroughly.
Use your sleuthing skills to learn everything you can about the issue you've identified.

Get help and build your team.
Form a team to support your efforts and help you take action.

Create a plan.
Identify the root cause of an issue, and then create a plan to tackle it.

Present your plan and gather feedback.
Submit your Project Proposal Form to your Girl Scout council for approval.

Take action.
Lead your team and carry out your plan.

Educate and inspire.
Tell your story and share your results.

You're ready to be a Gold Award Girl Scout.

Your council needs to be the first to know! Contact them now so they can hook you up with everything you’ll need before starting your Gold Award application. Find your local Girl Scout council.

Use GoGold Online to apply.

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Be a Gold Award Girl Scout

How Can You Become a Gold Award Girl Scout?

She Did It, So Can You!

Kennedy: Empowering Through Civic Leadership I built a database of more than 50 partners offering service learning opportunities for students at my school.

Kiara: Increasing Access to Local Fresh Food I created the Very Hungry Caterpillar Garden in my community—to grow healthy fruits and vegetables that would be distributed through the local food pantry.

Julia: Fighting Menstrual Stigma I reached out to my state representative, who agreed to sponsor a bill that would fund menstrual products in Colorado schools.

Alex: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving I made five videos to explain distracted driving, created a petition to make Alabama a “hands free” state.

Natalie: Designing a Helipad that Saves Lives Through Girl Scouts, I was able to learn about robotics in an environment where I felt safe and validated.

Siya: Fighting Against Childhood Dental Disease My research led me to a report that said oral cancer kills one person each hour globally and that dental disease is completely preventable.

Therese: Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault I knew I had to create a resource for college students to increase their awareness of the reality of sexual assault on campus.

Callie: Changing Diabetes Management When my brother was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my family felt helpless. But I’m a Girl Scout, which means I’m a problem solver. So I dedicated my Girl Scout Gold Award to helping people with diabetes.

Carly: Fostering Equity Through Literacy I worked with teachers and the school administration to provide books access to students in the community.

Abigail: Making Theater Arts Accessible to All To make sure any kid who wanted to be involved in the theater could, I installed an ADA-approved wheelchair ramp at my local community theater.