How to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Find an issue in your community or the world that you care about.
- Learn everything you can about that issue through research and trusted sources.
- Form a team by identifying experts and people in your community who could help you.
- Think about the root cause of an issue, then make a plan of how you could tackle it.
- Submit your project proposal on GoGold for approval.
- Present your project proposal to the Gold Award Committee and be approved to move forward
- Lead your team and carry out your plan.
- Reflect on the change you’ve created in your community and the world, share your story, and inspire others to make a difference, too.
- Fill out the Gold Award Final Report form and meet with the Gold Award Committee for final approval
Don't forget!
There is required training on that all Girl Scouts earning their Gold Award must complete! Look for upcoming training opportunities on our Program calendar!
If you have questions or need help, email highestawards@gshg.org.
