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As a Girl Scout you are in an exceptional position to take action and make the world a better place. By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award you will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference both locally and globally. The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and is a commitment you make and complete as an individual.

In order to fully understand what we expect from girls, please refer to the information below, as well as the Girl Scout Gold Award Girl Guidelines, the Girl Scout Gold Award Adult guide, and the FAQs.

Girl Scout Gold Award Pre Requisites

Girls must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade (or equivalent) and a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
-AND-
complete two Journeys (Senior or Ambassador)
-OR-
earn the Girl Scout Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey*

*Girl Scout Seniors complete Senior journeys and Girl Scout Ambassadors complete Ambassador journeys

Important Dates & Deadlines

Girl Scout Gold Award Final Reports need to be submitted by December 30, 2012 in order to be recognized at the April 2013 banquet.

All Girl Scout Gold Award Final Reports submitted between January 1, 2013 and December 30, 2013 will be recognized at the Spring 2014 banquet.

Girl Scout Gold Award Workshops

It is suggested that all girls attend a Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop. Check out the events calendar to find out the dates for the latest Gold Award Workshops. The Girl Scout Gold Award Workshop is also offered On Demand. Visit the Programs On Demand page to learn more.