The Gold Award project is the culmination of all the work a girl puts into "going for the Gold." It is something that a girl can be passionate about—in thought, deed, and action. The project is something that fulfills a need within a girl's community (whether local or global), creates change, and hopefully, is something that becomes ongoing. If it is an event, the event should be something that people will want to continue for the next year; if it is a service, it should be something that creates change or action with long-term possibilities, empowering others besides just the girl; if it is something tangible, it should come with a plan for use and maintenance within the community. The project is more than a good service project—it encompasses organizational, leadership, and networking skills. If a group of girls work on the project together, each girl must be responsible for a specific part of the project and must evaluate her participation as an individual and a member of the group. Find out more about the Gold Award.

The Girl Scout Silver Award represents a girl's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others. The first four requirements of the Girl Scout Silver Award help girls build skills, explore careers, gain leadership skills, and make a commitment to self-improvement. The Girl Scout Silver Award Project can be undertaken when the first four requirements are completed. It can be done as an individual or with a group. If done with a group, a girl must be responsible for a specific part of the project and evaluate her contribution to the project and the group. Find out more about the Silver Award.

DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF GOLD AWARD PROPOSALS are Oct. 15th, Jan. 15th, April 15th, and July 15th   of each year. The Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal form (Word doc, 266KB) must be submitted to your Council at least six weeks prior to the start of your project. This application includes a timeline and plan for the project. Individuals at the Council (usually a special Gold Award committee) review your proposal. If you don't hear from them within three weeks, contact them. They may make suggestions based on safety, timeline, or project standards. You can't start your project without approval from your Council.

The Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report (Word doc, 233KB) must be filled in and submitted to your Council. Many Councils will set a date for this to be completed by so that Gold Awardees may be honored at a special Council-wide ceremony. Ceremonies can also be planned by individuals, groups, or service units to honor girls upon completion of their project.