Change the world, Girl Scout
Gold Award Girl Scouts are role models and real-life heroes who use everything they’ve learned as a Girl Scout to solve a problem in their community or make a change in their world through an impactful Take Action project.
Seniors and Ambassadors who want to go for the Gold Award build a team of trusted adults, peers, and leaders in their community to guide them through challenges and support their success. Plus? Nothing beats that feeling of seeing real, lasting, and sustainable change and knowing it was you who made it happen. It changes the way you see your place in the world.
Looking for inspiration for your project? Check out our 2026 Gold Award Ceremony Booklet!
You can become a Gold Award Girl Scout if you:
- Are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
- Are a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador
- Have completed the Silver Award, a Senior/Ambassador Leadership Award, or a Senior/Ambassador Journey
Become a Gold Award Girl Scout
Ready to change the world, for good?
Getting Started with Your Gold Award
Ready to make a difference? This quick training video will guide Senior & Ambassador Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and caregivers through the first steps of the Gold Award journey. Learn what’s required, how to get started, and where to find the support and resources you need to succeed.
Resources 
Highest Award Prerequisites
Hey, grownups!
When you support Girl Scouts earning their Gold Award, you’ll help them see their own power and be by their side as they make a lasting change in their community. Download a guide to get started today.
You can become a Gold Award Girl Scout if you:
Are in ninth, tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade
Are a registered Senior or Ambassador
- Have completed the Silver Award, a Senior/Ambassador Leadership Award, or a Senior/Ambassador Journey
Please note:
- The deadline to submit the final report is September 30 of the Girl Scout's Bridge year.
- If a Girl Scout wishes to participate in the 2026 Gold Award Ceremony, their final report must be submitted and approved by April 12, 2026. Girl Scouts who submit after the April 12 deadline will be invited to the 2027 Gold Award Ceremony.
How to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
1. Create a proposal for your Take Action project
2. Submit your proposal
3. Carry out your plan
4. Submit your Final Report
More Resources
- *Gold Award Project Proposal
- *Gold Award Proposal Rubric
- *Gold Award Final Report
- Highest Award Fundraising FAQs
*These documents are for reference only.
Questions? Email highestawards@girlscoutsnyc.org
Girl Scouts may submit their Gold Award Projects at any time via the GoGold platform.
