by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Oct 29, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
Like the game Telephone, with each retelling, little facts about the Gold Award and how you earn one get confused and changed into something different. But there’s no reason to be intimidated by Girl Scouts’ highest award! It’s time for some myth-busting—here are eight things you may not know about the Gold Award:
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Sep 24, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
The last step of the Gold Award is the Final Report: 10 questions that explore every aspect of her work. Luckily, our Gold Award Committee experts are here to lend guidance on the Final Report so that your Girl Scout can go for the Gold!
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Jun 18, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Girl Scout Gold Award
As the biggest Take Action project you can take on as a Girl Scout, a Gold Award has to go further than collecting, making, or donating items—it has to be sustainable and measurable. Here are some tips on what to consider so your girl’s Gold Award project leaves a lasting impression.
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Mar 19, 2019 | Badges & Awards, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
So your girl has chosen the topic for her Gold Award, identified a root cause, and identified a problem to solve. Now, it’s time to plan the project, and that means laying out a timeline and budget.
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Feb 19, 2019 | Badges & Awards, G.I.R.L. Power, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
So you’re ready to start your Gold Award project plan—now what? More than a community service project, the Gold Award is based around a well-researched and sustainable Take Action Project. You’ll be taking an issue you’re passionate about and making a big difference on a local, national, or even global scale, and you’re in charge every step of the way. Where do you even begin?
by Michele Harms and Allison Wright | Nov 20, 2018 | Badges & Awards, G.I.R.L. Power, Girl Scout Gold Award, Older Girl Resources
Looking to write the perfect Gold Award project proposal? We’ve collected helpful insight from committee members who have evaluated hundreds of Gold Award projects! Get started on your path to Gold!