The girl scout gold award is the highest award that a girl scout can earn. Jan 25, 2017 girl scouts who have earned the prestigious gold award have the opportunity to receive personal recognition from nasa. A project must involve a minimum of 80 hours and include the following steps. Fish and wildlife service national conservation training center fws national girl scout program manager division of education outreach 698 conservation drive, ms19 shepherdstown, wv 25443 or fax. Up to 15 hours work on the 4bs challenge could be counted toward the 65 hours for the service project. Meet 10 extraordinary girls who possess the passion and the grit it takes to become a gold award girl scout. Congratulations cards for girl scout gold award from greeting. After you have completed your girl scout gold award project, use this form to share the details of your project and information about what you learned with the girl scout gold award committee. The gold award is the highest award a senior girl scout can earn. If girls are doing an additional funding activity to support their gold award project including, but not limited to a car wash, bake sale, applying for a grant, yard sale, etc. So when it came time to begin her gold award journey, aryelle thought back on her own middle school experiences.
The girl scout gold award is the highest award a girl scout can earn. After losing a friend in a car accident, emily promised to never text and drive and to always wear her seatbelt. The gold award is the highest achievement in girl scouting awarded to girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in community based projects with a sustainable impact on the community. Originally she was going to help with donation drive for our local school system donate your old bandorchestra instruments to those kids who cant afford them. One of her biggest goals was to earn her gold award, and while her medical challenge prevented her from carrying out a project, her courage mirrors what it means to be a gold award recipient. The girl scout gold award represents the highest achievement in girl scouting. A real gold award project that was not just a supply drive and the most fabulous gold recipient pic i have ever.
Theres no doubt were in a technologically advanced era, with handheld devices transporting us into the digital world every day. The gold award is the pinnacle of achievement in girl scouts and earning it closes the door from one stage of my life and opens the door for the next, where i will be able to use the lessons girl scouting has taught me to make a difference in the world. Jul 29, 20 ashley webster babcock, 18, of deerfield, a member of girl scout troop 43181, received her girl scout gold award after completing a complex series of requirements, including the implementation of. Even without the gold or eagle award, scouting should be included as an ec on the application.
Girl scouts earn silver awards making coronavirus face masks. Since 1916, girl scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The girl scout gold award is the highest award in girl scouting. What are some unique ideas for my girl scout gold award. Gold award girl scouts girl scouts heart of the hudson. May 31, 2012 a girl scout gold award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of all these girls will be held sunday, june 3, 11 am at the veterans memorial hall in pleasanton. Girl scout gold award book project posted in blog, reading by mariela rodriguez posted on january 11, 2017 december 8, 2019 my first involvement with ana menchaca was through her girl scout. She was a true girl scout sister and a member of troop 41161 for five years. Girl scout juniors, cadettes, seniors and ambassadorsare you ready to start earning your girl scout bronze, silver, or gold award. Girl scout bronze, silver, and gold award work is done to the best of a girls ability. Earning the girl scout gold 4bs challenge, which required girls to assess their community and its needs, and develop a vision for change. Information about the girl scout gold award process can be found in the girls guide to girl scouting for seniors or ambassadors beginning on page 2. See more ideas about girl scout gold award, girl scouts and girl scout troop. Williamsville school district food pantry home facebook.
Meet the golden girls of girl scout troop 520 of girl scouts of nassau county. To earn these awards, youll design and implement a highest award take action project. It recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable take action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. Mcdonnell, 17, earned her girl scout gold award this month for creating a cookbook that uses fresh ingredients to help lowincome families eat healthier foods and save money doing it. Learn more about gold award scholarships, the history of the gold award, and the benefits of going gold.
Girl scouts of western washington gold award guidelines updated december 2019 6 2 spend approximately 80 hours. Nov 09, 2016 the girl scout gold award is roughly equivalent to the boy scout rank of eagle scout, which is achieved through an intense community service project. Approximately 5 percent of all girl scouts earn their gold award each yearand just 10 girls in this already highachieving group are honored as national young women of distinction. Often, they wonder what sort of project they can do to finish their gold.
A girl scout ambassador wanted to foster the love of reading in children who were all too often immersed in a tablet or digital device. Girl scouts of the usa announces the 2016 national young. To earn the gold award, kimberly hosted a book drive. Highest awards are the highest honors you can earn in girl scouts. More than 50 local girl scouts earn gold award toms. There is no need to have special requirements for girls with disabilitiesencourage flexibility and the recruitment of advisors that can work with the girl individually.
To request a certificate of recognition, one of her many girl scout champions troop leader, mentor, parentguardian can apply online or via mail, providing. Jan 25, 2017 girl scout gold award recipients who completed a stem take action project project involves a stem field science, technology, engineering or math recipients who will attend an accredited four year college or university as a freshman beginning in the fall 2017 to pursue and complete studies in a stemrelated field. I am currently working on my own gold award project, and i can tell you that it is not hard, just timeconsuming. Why cant a parent be a girl scout gold award project advisor. Only send names of girls who have done a gold award project in collaboration with u. Jun 24, 2016 about us blog girl scout gold award spotlight. Local girl scout helps families eat better chester.
The gold award is the mark of the truly remarkable. Gold award girl scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take make the world a better place to the next level. Nationally, only six percent of older girl scouts earn the gold award. When ana decided to do her gold award project, her focus was creating a sustainable way to continue. It was an interesting project, something that might be neat to talk about in interviews. Science has always just clicked for me, says jessica. A gold award girl scout s accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart as a community leader. Many girls, especially those just starting to work on their project, feel a bit daunted at the task ahead. Cadettes may choose to earn the award either by working with a small group of three or four girls, or work on her own communityservice project. Girl scout nicolette curnel of magnolia recently received the girl scout gold award. Earlier this month, girl scouts of west central florida honored 31 bright young ladies with the highest and most prestigious achievement in girl scouting the girl scout gold award.
Not only have most of the girls been together since daisies, but 10 of the 11 girls have earned the gold award and the 11th is currently waiting. Girl scout gold award girl scouts of west central florida. But, before you can do that, you need to figure out what actually to be better and what are available to support your work. Seniors and ambassadors who earn the gold award tackle issues that are dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Your local girl scout council will have more details and can walk you through the steps to earn the girl scout gold award. Put together a collection or organize a drive to create awareness on your chosen topic. This item is offered by a girl scout council and will be shipped separately from other girl scout merchandise items.
To earn this unique award, seniors and ambassadors tackle issues dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Check out some of these real project ideas from past gold award candidates. She is a bay area native and works as an hr generalist. The girl scout gold award is the mark of the truly remarkableproof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has.
Girl scouts rally behind science, tech, engineering. The general public is more familiar with the eagle scout designation, but the gold award is no less prestigious or difficult to achieve. Girl scout gold award girl scouts of eastern pennsylvania. Faqs frequently asked questions about earning the girl. This is the highest honor a girl scout can receive, and less than five percent of girls who join girl scouting earn this award. Please encourage your daughter to earn the gold award.
The bronze, silver, and gold awards are bestowed on scouts in grades 4 to 12 who take action to make the world a better place, spending as much as 60 hours on the project for a silver award. The girl scout gold award is the the mark of the truly remarkableproof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has. You can also learn more about the gold award on the girl scouts website. On june 14, ahmie njie lost her hardfought battle with cancer. For her gold award project, emily coordinated a week. Prepare emergency kits for families, and bring awareness about emergency preparedness. Each tackled an issue in her community and created a.
Girl scout goes for gold award, crusades against texting. This honor is given to girl scout seniors and ambassadors whose gold award projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge related to a national andor global issue. Celebrating the highest awards recognizing gold, silver. Lia sethlia leads a troop of ambassador girl scouts in palo alto and is a lifetime girl scout member. The clean eats cookbook was compiled by mcdonnell, and her elegant photographs of each dish make the book look entirely professional. This tv psa illustrates how issues of the world have met. Think of the gold award as a key that can open doors to. Deerfield teen earns girl scouts highest award for. My junior d is working on her girl scout gold award and has hit a roadblock with her service project. The gold award is the highest and most prestigious award that girl scout seniors and ambassadors can earn. The girl scout gold award is the mark of the truly remarkableand its only available through girl scouts.
I transformed stories from the cahuilla tribeespecially those about missing and murdered indigenous girlsinto a play to bring hope and healing. And the skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the gold, silver, and bronze awards. She loves finding and testing new recipes, watching 49ers football. Known today as the gold award and in the past as golden eaglet, first class, and curved bar award girl scouts highest award was established in 1916. Earning the girl scout gold leadership award, which requires girls to complete 30 hours of leadership work, as well as earn three interest projects and one focus book relevant to their project. Girl scout earns gold award while promoting literacy. The girl scout of america silver award is the highest award that can be earned by cadettes ages 11 to 14 and the secondhighest award in girl scouts. Organize a community festival to highlight an issue you would like to address. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. I have brainstormed this at length, trolled all sorts of other lists, etc. Girl scout gold award book project posted in blog, reading by mariela rodriguez posted on january 11, 2017 december 8, 2019 my first involvement with ana menchaca was through her girl scout troop. As part of her project, she collected more than 800 books through a community book drive. National gold award girl scout gracie gives kids food for thought. Ideas for leadership volunteering including for the gold award.
If you have questions about the girl scout gold award, please leave a comment. Check out these 5 gold award projects for inspiration. Recognizing that many schools, youth activities and community gatherings have been suspended, girl scouts of the usa has recommended that all councils extend highest awards deadlines to dec. The girl scout gold award is the highest and most prestigious award that a girl scout senior or ambassador may earn. See more ideas about girl scouts, girl scout gold award and brownie girl scouts. Girl scouts of western washington gold award guidelines. Rancho bernardo ambassador girl scout rachel franchina chose to promote equality through education while earning her gold award. Girl scouts building girls of courage, confidence, and. More than 50 local girl scouts earn gold award the gold award was given at ceremony on may 22 at woodlake county club in lakewood. This product cannot be shipped to an international address and will ship via domestic standard shipping methods only. Girl scouts of ohios heartland has accepted this recommendation and would like to provide additional information on how that impacts the gold award. The 2016 national young women of distinction will be celebrated at a special ceremony this fall, and will present their gold award projects at a national. Now is a great time to work on girl scouting s highest awards. Sep 02, 2014 but this year, fourth and fifth graders in the edmonds school district will be using something new to explore science, technology, engineering and math.
Every girl scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. This page is dedicated to my gold award project and my journey to gold. Nasa recognizes girl scout gold award all things girl scouts. While working toward their gold award projects in high school, these girls act as highlevel project managers who lead their peers and other community members to achieve their goals. Tips for keeping your older girls engaged the trailhead. I earned my gold award throughout my senior year of high school, but was not given the award until after i graduated in june. What are some of the things you can do to bring a project to life. The leadership skills, organizational skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from going for the gold set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. As someone mentioned earlier, there are scholarships available for gold award recipients and colleges do take notice carleton college noted a gold award recipient on their class of 2010 profile. Earning a gold award requires girls to take action in a sustainable way by identifying local or global issues and working to resolve them for future generations. What girls do gold, silver, and bronze awards gold award project ideas. Every year, ten exceptionally inspiring gold award girl scouts are chosen by gsusa as national gold award scouts. This item is not eligible for expedited shipping services such as 1, 2 or 3 day shipping. Fulfilling the requirements for the girl scout gold award starts with completing two girl scout senior or ambassador journeys or having earned the silver award and completing one senior or ambassador journey.
See more ideas about girl scout gold award, girl scouts and girl scout leader. Do you have a tip for girls earning their girl scout gold award. Ive practically lived at the library for a week over the summer working on nothing but the gold award proposal, and im still not do. To do this, she ran a book drive at rancho bernardo high. To earn the award, young women must prove that they are all three. Once achieved, it shows colleges, employers, and your community that youre out there changing the world. Gold award girl scout susana, while volunteering at an elementary school, noticed that the kids were more interested in smart devices than books, so she organized a book drive in her community that resulted in the collection of more than.
Weekly girl scout gold award spotlight girl scout blog. To earn this unique award, seniors and ambassadors dont just change the world for the better, they change it for good by tackling issues dear to their hearts while driving lasting change in their communities and beyond. When it comes to changing the world, gold award girl scouts take the lead. Girl scout gold award girl scouts peaks to piedmont. A girl scout gold award project turned published book.
Youre about to make your world a whole lot better by earning your gold award. You could also conduct a used book drive to collect enough books to keep the libraries stocked for a year yes, some people do take one, leave one but many people especially if they dont have books to call their own, will take more than. The girl scout gold award the highest and most prestigious award in girl scouting acknowledges the power behind each recipients dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but. Is your high school girl scout interested in reading and literacy causes. Gold award girl scouts have already proven they have leadership skills.
Girl scout gold award girl scouts of north east ohio. See more ideas about girl scouts, girl scout gold award and girl scout silver award. Gold award girl scouts heart of central california. The gold award, the equivalent of an eagle scout in boy scouting, is the highest honor a girl scout can achieve. Gold award girl scout susana, while volunteering at an elementary school, noticed that the kids were more interested in smart devices than books, so she organized a book drive in her community that resulted in the collection of more than 800 books. This year is extra special because it is the girl scout gold award centennial. Earning the girl scout gold career award, which requires girls to complete 40 hours of career exploration. The daughter of two arnold engineering development center aedc employees is using an unpleasant experience to help her earn that prestigious honor and provide a valuable community service at the same time. Girls are encouraged to connect with their community when earning the girl scout gold award.
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