Steps to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award
- Identify an issue. Use your values and skills to choose a community issue that you care about.
- Investigate your issue thoroughly. Use your sleuthing skills to learn everything you can about the issue you've identified.
- Get help and build your team. Form a team to support your efforts and help you take action.
- Create a plan. Identify the root cause of an issue and then create a plan to tackle it.
- Present your plan and gather feedback. Submit your Project Proposal Form to your Girl Scout council for approval.
- Take action. Lead your team and carry out your plan.
- Educate and inspire. Tell your story and share your results.
Remember: Girl Scouts may not start implementing their project until they have received approval from the Girl Scout Gold Award Committee.
