Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award Take Action Project is the highest
achievement that can be received in Girl Scouts. This is an
individual project for girls that are in high school, who have either:
• Completed two Senior Journeys or two Ambassador Journeys
• Have earned a Silver Award and completed one Senior Journey
or one Ambassador Journey
Girls must identify an issue, investigate it, develop a plan, seek
approval from Citrus Council, and then take action to find a
solution that will educate and inspire people in the short and long
term. Girl Scouts must spend a minimum of 80 hours on their
project. Gold Award Girl Scouts will be invited to attend the annual
In Her Honor Ceremony.
Gold Award History
The Golden Eagle of Merit marked the beginning of a long tradition
of recognizing girls who make a difference in their communities
with a prestigious award. The names have changed, but the
meaning stays the same:
• 1916-1939 The Golden Eaglet
• 1940-1963 Curved Bar
• 1963-1980 First Class
• 1980-Present Gold Award
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