Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest indiana Girl Scout Gold Award

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors can earn.

Since 1916, Girl Scout's highest award has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere.

Prerequisites
Complete 2 Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys

OR

Complete 1 Senior or Ambassador Journey & earn the Silver Award.

(A Journey is completed when the award(s) within the Journey have been completed.)

Step 1: Identify an issue.
Use your values and skills to choose a community issue that you care about.

Step 2: Investigate it thoroughly.
Use your sleuthing skills to learn everything you can about the issue you've identified.

Step 3: Get help and build your team.
Form a team to support your efforts and help you take action.

Step 4: Create a plan.
Identify the root cause of an issue, and then create a plan to tackle it.

Step 5: Present your plan and gather feedback.
Submit your Project Proposal Form to your Girl Scout council for approval.

Step 6: Take action.
Lead your team and carry out your plan.

Step 7: Educate and inspire.
Tell your story and share your results.