Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards

A Tradition Of Honoring Girls
The Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. From 1940 to 1963, the Curved Bar Award was the highest honor in Girl Scouting. From 1963 to 1980, First Class was the highest award. To achieve First Class meant that a girl was an “all-around” person with some skills in many fields and a proficiency in one.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the Highest Award For Girls Ages 14-18
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout 14-18 may earn. Only about 5% of eligible registered Girl Scouts earn this award, but for those that do the leadership skills, organizational skills and sense of community and commitment that comes from their project work sets the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. The Gold Award project is something that fulfills a need within a girl’s community (whether local or global), creates change, and hopefully, is something that becomes ongoing.

To learn more about the Girl Scout Gold Award and to download the project proposal and final report forms click here.

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the Highest Award For Girls 11-14
The Girl Scout Silver Award represents a girl’s accomplishments in Girl Scouting and her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others. The first four requirements of the Girl Scout Silver Award help girls build skills, explore careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to self-improvement.

To learn more about the Girl Scout Silver Award and to download the final report form click here.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the Highest Award for Junior Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout Bronze Award requires a girl to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on her community. Working toward this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community and the world, and becoming the best she can be.

To learn more about the Girl Scout Bronze Award click here.

To download a copy of the requirements and the final report form click here.

Gold and Silver Award Advisory:

The Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council Gold and Silver Award Advisory will meet at least three times per year or more by conference call, as needed. The Advisory will review and approve Gold and Silver Award applications, provide additional support and recommendations to Gold and Silver award applicants, and assist with the All That Glitters Ceremony. In addition, the Advisory will be encouraged to attend and assist with Information Meetings.

The Advisory is a volunteer team of 3 to 7 adults who have an interest in fostering girls’ pursuit of Girl Scouting’s highest awards. Adults interested in becoming a member of this Advisory should contact Brenda at the Girl Scout Service Center. Advisory members must commit to a one-year term, renewable for up to three years.