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Gold Award Girl Scouts: Issues of the world, meet your match.

Gold Award Girl Scouts

Issues of the world, meet your match. 


Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.

Seniors and Ambassadors who earn the Gold Award tackle issues that are dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Think of the Gold Award as a key that can open doors to scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, and amazing career opportunities.

To get started:

You must complete this free online training course to begin your Gold Award process. The council will be notified once you have completed this course. 

Girl Scout Gold Award Online Training Course (mandatory)
passcode: GoGold

Submission process:

All Gold Award proposals and submissions are handled through the GoGold website. 

Girl Scout Gold Award pin

Download the Your Guide to Going Gold Gold Award document

You can pursue your Girl Scout Gold Award if:
 
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You're in high school (ninth through twelfth grade, or equivalent) 
 

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You're registered as a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador
 

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You have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed a Journey
 

Girl Scout Gold Award Steps
 
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Identify an issue
 

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Investigate your issue thoroughly
 

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Get help and build your team
 

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Create a plan
 

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Present your plan and gather feedback 
 

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Take action
 

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Educate and inspire
 

Review process:

Gold Award proposals and final reports are reviewed on a monthly basis by the Volunteer Gold Award Committee.

Please allow 1-4 weeks from the time of your submission to hear back from the Teen Girl Experience Specialist. 

Once your submission has been reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview with the Volunteer Gold Award Committee. The interview is a requirement for both the proposal and final report approval. 

Deadlines:

Proposal: The last day to submit your proposal is May 1 of your 12th grade year (i.e. if your high school graduation is in 2024, your proposal deadline is May 1, 2024). This is a council deadline to ensure Girl Scouts are completing their projects with a sufficient amount of time. 

Final Report: The Gold Award final report must be turned in by September 30 of your graduating year OR your 18th birthday, whichever comes later.

Helpful Forms:

The following forms may be helpful for your Gold Award project: