GOLD AWARD
Gold Award Requirements, Resources, and Forms
Since 1916, Girl Scout’s highest and most prestigious award has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere. The Gold Award focuses on the interests of individual Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Each girl chooses and thoroughly researches an issue she cares about, designs her action plan, builds community collaboration, and takes the lead in implementing the project. Gold Award distinction is recognized by a number of college-scholarship opportunities, and by an immediate rise of one rank in the U.S. military branches.
This award is designed to be accomplished during the high school years, and must be completed by the Sept. 30 following high school graduation. Click for Requirements, Resources, and Forms.
GSNC's Important Gold Award Dates and Deadlines
Deadline Date |
Action |
January 15 |
High School Seniors who intend to complete a Gold Award Project must file their Proposal with Council by this date. |
April 1 |
High School Seniors who intend to complete a Gold Award Project must file their Proposal with Council by this date. |
Second Sunday in June |
Usual date of our Council's Gold Award Ceremony |
September 30 of high school graduation year |
Final paperwork for Gold Award must be received at Council. (End of membership year - you are now an adult!) |
Requirements for Gold Award Project
- Completion of Prerequisites- The completion of two (2) Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys; or having earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and the completion of one (1) Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journey.
- Minimum of 80 hours
- Sustainable
- Community Oriented
- Approved by the Council’s Gold Award Committee
NOTE: Gold Award projects must be approved by the Council's Gold Award Committee before the girl can begin. To obtain approval, the girl must complete the Gold Award Girl Guidelines booklet and then submit a Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal to:
Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Road West
Garden City, NY 11530
ATTN: Gold Award Committee
The Proposal should be received at least 8 weeks prior to her planned Project start date.
Projects that are NOT suitable for Gold Award include:
- One-day events (depending on the scope). Workshops, etc. should be a series for best impact.
- Collections of items (books, toys, clothing, food)
- Blood Drives
- Creation of items to be donated (knit or crocheted caps, blankets, etc.)
- Working as a volunteer at an already-established program/organization
- Projects that raise money for other organizations
- Projects that do not go beyond the Girl Scout community
Resources for Gold Award Projects
Girls
Adults
Forms for Gold Award Projects
- Get the Gold Award Girl Guidelines (Girls should log hours spent on these activities. This completed booklet MUST be brought to the Gold Award Interview.)
- Get the Gold Award Proposal Form
- Girl Scout Gold Award Project Log Sheet
- Get the Gold Award Final Report Form (Your Gold Award Committee Mentor should be consulted before you complete the Final Report.)