The Girl Scout Gold Award
As of October 1, 2009, the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards have been updated by Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) to incorporate the Leadership Journeys and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. While the specific requirements and resources for earning these Awards have changed, the emphasis continues to be developing your leadership skills through identifying community needs and developing a sustainable, measurable, global project to address those needs. They continue to be the highest awards in Girl Scouting.
What are the differences between the new (Leadership Journey) requirements and previous (“Go For It!”) requirements?
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“Go For It!” Requirements |
The Leadership Journey Requirements |
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Age requirements for Girl Scout Gold Award: due by September 30 following a girl's 12th grade year |
Age requirements for Girl Scout Gold |
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Complete two Leadership Journeys (Senior or Ambassador) OR earn the Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Leadership Journey |
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Gold Award Project Hours: 65 |
Gold Award Project Hours: 80 |
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Project Approval: Girl Scouts of Western Washington Gold Award Committee prior to beginning individual Take Action Project |
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Final paperwork: submitted to Girl Scouts of Western Washington for approval |
Final paperwork: submitted to Girl Scouts of Western Washington for final review and approval |
Can I choose between the “Go For It!” requirements and the new Leadership Journey requirements?
All girls earning their Gold Award after September 30, 2009, should use the new Leadership Journey requirements. If you have already started under the old “Go For It!” requirements, you can finish under the old requirements, or use a combination of the old and new requirements.
What is the benefit of using the Leadership Journey requirements over the “Go For It!” requirements?
The Leadership Journeys prepare girls to lead, design and implement exceptional Take Action projects by providing better resources for identifying community needs, developing project ideas, and implementing a project plan. The emphasis is on leadership development and community engagement.
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