Girl Awards

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to plant a community garden at your school and inspire others to eat healthy for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for your Gold, you’ll inspire others (and yourself).

The Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team plan and complete your project, you’ll develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when you work together to make a difference. Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Bronze to find Bronze Award guidelines and submit intent forms and final reports. Submitting the Girl Award Intent Form allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders. 1. Submit a Girl Award Intent Form. 2. Complete project. 3. Submit Bronze Award Final Report (one final report should be submitted per award project).

Have you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a positive change? Earning the Silver Award—the highest honor for Cadettes— gives you the chance to show that you are an organized, determined, and dedicated leader. Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Silver to find Silver Award guidelines and submit intent forms and final reports. Submitting the Girl Award Intent Form allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders. 1. Submit Girl Award Intent Form. 2. Complete project. 3. Fill out Silver Award Time Log and Reflection (one per girl). 4. Submit Silver Award Final Report (one final report should be submitted per award project).

Deadline for girls to complete their project and submit the final report for recognition at a 2023 Girl Awards ceremony. Girls who submit the final report after March 31, 2023, will be recognized at a 2024 Girl Awards ceremony.

Deadline for girls bridging to the next level to complete their project and submit the final report.

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. The Gold Award is viewed by admissions counselors with great regard; you will be eligible for additional college scholarships; and every young woman who earns Gold is eligible to move up one military rank.

1. Choose an issue you care about. 2. Investigate your issue. 3. Get help and build a team. 4. Create a plan. 5. Present your plan and get feedback. 6. Take action. 7. Educate and inspire.

To get started, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Gold and follow the steps. Once your proposal has been submitted, an interview will be scheduled with the Spirit of Nebraska Gold Award Committee.

Girl Award ceremonies are held each year in May and June. Look for ceremony details in the 2023 Girl's Guide to Summer Fun, coming in December. For more information about any of these awards, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

We invite girls who earn their Gold Award to apply for the Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction recognition. At least three applicants will be chosen, and each will receive a plaque, a college scholarship, and a lifetime Girl Scout membership, all provided by Pat Meyer’s family in her honor.

There are additional scholarship opportunities available for Ambassador Girl Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts. Go to GirlScoutsNebraska.org and search “scholarship” for deadlines, requirements, and application processes.

Thinking about earning your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Check out our Girl Award Workshops listed on page 76 then submit a Girl Award Intent Form* at the beginning of your Girl Award project. This enables us to provide encouragement, support, and share important information regarding your project.

Jump start your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award by attending a Girl Award workshop! These workshops will help you understand each step of the award process so you can change the world with confidence!

Bronze Award Workshops

Grades 4-5

Tuesday, November 15, 2022; Tuesday, March 14, 2023; Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Bronze Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start! Adult supervision is required. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, November 7, 2022 TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, March 6, 2023 TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6 – 7 p.m. Register by: Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Silver Award Workshops

Grades 6-8 C Wednesday, November 16, 2022; Thursday, March 16, 2023; Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Silver Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start! Adult supervision is required. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, November 7, 2022 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, March 6, 2023 TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities Gold Award Workshops

Grades 9-12

Thursday, October 13, 2022; Thursday, January 12, 2023; Thursday, March 16, 2023; Thursday, August 17, 2023 Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022 Register by: Thursday, October 6, 2022 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 Register by: Thursday, January 5, 2023 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Register by: Thursday, March 9, 2023 THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 Register by: Thursday, August 10, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities Gold Award Summit

Grades 9-12

Saturday, August 19, 2023 Join us for our first Gold Award Summit! Hear all about the Gold Award process from Gold Award Committee members, spend time brainstorming with other Seniors and Ambassadors pursuing their Gold Award, and connect with organizations that want to work with Girl Scouts on Gold Award projects or support their efforts. Gain tips on how to raise funds for your project, learn how to get started on the GoGold website, and take home some Gold Award swag! Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Register by: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Location: GSSN Omaha Service Center, 2121 S. 44th St., Omaha Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, supplies, and snack Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

If you are looking for Bronze, Silver, or Gold Take Action project ideas, start conversations! Maybe a family member has a health concern? Maybe they saw something that made an impact on their lives? Does hearing their story inspire you? Another idea is to try community mapping! You might discover a community need that would make a great Take Action project. Learn more about community mapping in these Girl Scout Journey books: • GIRLtopia: pages 90–93 • BREATHE: pages 58–60 • Agent of Change: pages 70–77