Gold Award
Change the world, Girl Scout
Gold Award Girl Scouts are rock stars, role models, and real-life heroes. How do they do it? By using everything they’ve learned as a Girl Scout to solve a problem in their community or make a lasting change in their world.
Seniors and Ambassadors who want to go for the Gold Award build a team of trusted adults, peers, and leaders in their community to guide them through challenges and support their success.
Plus? Nothing beats that feeling of seeing real, lasting, and sustainable change and knowing it was you who made it happen. It changes the way you see your place in the world—and how the world sees you.
You can become a Gold Award Girl Scout if you:
- Are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
- Are a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
- Have completed the Silver Award, a Senior/Ambassador Leadership Award, or a Senior/Ambassador Journey
How to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Ready to get started? Let our Highest Award committee know!
- 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.
- Project proposal is approved by Highest Awards Committee, girl is assigned a Mentor
- Minimum of 80 hours
- Final report is submitted to Highest Awards Committee
- Celebrate at the Girl Gala on April 18, 2026!
More resources
- Project Advisor Guide (PDF)
- Parent/Caregiver Guide (PDF)
- Troop Leader Guide (PDF)
- Your Guide to Going Gold (PDF)
Resources 
Highest Award Prerequisites
Hey, grownups!
When you support Girl Scouts earning their Gold Award, you’ll help them see their own power and be by their side as they make a lasting change in their community. Download a guide to get started today.
Highest Awards Chit Chat
Ready to make a lasting impact?
Join us for a Highest Awards Info Session—open to Girl Scouts and their supportive adults—and take the next step toward earning the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, the most prestigious honors in Girl Scouting.
Think of this as open office hours, hosted by our Highest Awards Committee volunteers: experienced Girl Scout mentors who’ve guided many successful projects and are excited to support yours.
Whether you're just starting to explore or already deep into planning, this session is interactive and idea-focused—not just a presentation.
During the session, you’ll be able to:
Ask questions about the Highest Awards process
Get expert guidance from Highest Awards mentors
Bring your project ideas to brainstorm—or leave with new ones to research
Learn how to support and succeed in a Highest Awards journey
This session is for everyone—Girl Scouts and the adults who support them. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your creativity. We’re here to help you take your next step with confidence!
