Leadership Awards
Girl Scout of USA Leadership Awards can be found at this link: www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/badges-journeys-awards/leadership-awards.html. Here you will find action plans explaining requirements for the following programs.
Depending on what activities and service project the Girl Board votes for, anything is possible for these awards to be earned.
Personal Leadership Awards
The True North award is about discovering what matters to you and staying true to yourself. It’s your chance to follow your values and take meaningful action, even when it feels hard or a little scary. Whether you’re finding the courage to speak up for what you believe in, taking on challenges, or advocating for positive change, this award helps you build the confidence and clarity to chart your own course and take courageous steps toward what truly matters to you.
Peer Leadership Awards
Silver Torch award: Learn how to shine on a team at school or within a place of worship, Girl Scouts, or a community organization. Work toward a shared goal, support your teammates, and build confidence as you find out what motivates people and inspires positive change.
Gold Torch award: This award gives you the know-how and skills to lead with purpose and heart, not just be in charge. Whether you’re a team captain, club officer, advisory board member, or a leader at a community organization, you’ll learn how to bring people together, turn ideas into impact, and inspire others.
Teaching Leadership Awards
Program Aide award (Cadette): Grow your leadership skills by planning and leading multiple activities—including a full meeting—for younger Girl Scouts. You’ll practice being a role model and engaging different age groups along the way.
Community Advocacy Awards
Take Action award: Team up to identify a local issue, understand what’s behind it and who’s already working on it, and create a lasting solution.
Global Action award: Explore how communities worldwide experience similar issues, then make a global connection by applying what you learn to your project.
Service to Girl Scouting Bar
The Service to Girl Scouting Bar is earned by Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts who volunteer at least 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization. Service includes mentoring younger girls, assisting at council events, or helping a service unit. Hours must be tracked and approved by a troop leader or council.
Girl Scout Safety Awards
Girl Scout Safety Awards are earned at all levels (Daisy through Ambassador) by completing five age-appropriate steps focused on safety skills, such as emergency preparedness, fire safety, and bully prevention. See this pdf for directions on how to earn this award.
A list of all Girl Scout badges and awards can be found here.