Highest Awards | Girl Scouts

You’ve got what it takes to make a lasting impact

Get started by earning a highest award in Girl Scouting

You're ready to make the world a better place. Show everyone how you’ll do it by earning the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards. Each award will challenge you and helps you take action in a big way.

Gold Award

Take action to make a lasting impact in the world with Girl Scouting’s highest award.

Silver Award

Identify an issue, make a plan, and take action to improve your community.

Bronze Award

Team up with a group of fellow Juniors to make a difference in your neighborhood.

All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about. Also a given: as you earn one of Girl Scouting’s highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and maybe even beyond. The possibilities are endless.

Check out Highest Awards At a Glance for more information. Want to see what others have done to earn their award?

Calling All Girl Bosses

Calling All Girl Bosses provides a year-long cohort- and workshop-model for girls across the city who are all working towards their Silver or Gold Awards. Interested? Click here to learn more!

Earn your Trifecta Award!

The Trifecta Award honors girls who have earned all three of Girl Scouting’s highest awards – the Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Award! GSEP celebrates girls that accomplish this incredible feat and continuously strive to make the world a better place each year at the GSEP Gold Award Ceremony.

Join our Scholarship Information Session!

November 12^th from 7-8pm

Learn about scholarship opportunities available to Girl Scouts pursuing higher education. This virtual information session will highlight scholarships offered through the Council and other organizations, provide tips for writing strong applications, and help girls understand how to showcase their leadership and achievements.

Click here to register through zoom and receive a log in link.

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Whether you're just starting or in the final stages of your award, this is your chance to get guidance, feedback, or brainstorm ideas with the committee. No appointments needed— simply click this link and let's chat! All office hours are from 7-8pm.

You must have an adult join the Zoom with you (or email us at girlawards@gsep.org if that’s not possible)

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Additional Awards

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The Congressional Award program, sponsored by the United States Congress, honors youth for setting and accomplishing goals in the areas of voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. This award is given to youth ages 14 to 23 who complete a given number of hours across each area. Hours accumulated through Girl Scout Gold Award projects or other Girl Scout activities can be counted toward a candidate’s goal as long as activities are in compliance with the award program guidelines. (Please note that hours accumulated by Girl Scouts prior to registering for the Congressional Award do not count.) Gold medal recipients will be recognized by members of Congress at an event in Washington, DC and are eligible to receive scholarships and other opportunities through schools and universities. All deadlines are rolling; Girl Scouts can start working towards a Congressional Award at any time. To access the Congressional Award program guidelines and instructions for logging hours, visit the Congressional Award website.

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Calling all Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors!

When you earn a Community Service Bar or Service to Girl Scouting Bar, you’re making a difference in your community — and practicing values of the Girl Scout Law. It’s also a great way to get involved with a cause that’s important to you!

Girls may earn each bar once per level. This means that a girl can earn both a Community Service Bar and a Service to Girl Scouting Bar once as a Cadette, once as a Senior, and once as an Ambassador.

Choose one organization where you would like to volunteer for at least 20 hours to earn the Community Service Bar OR choose to help Girl Scouts to earn the Service to Girl Scouting Bar; you can help with another troop for 20 hours, assist a service unit for 20 hours, or even work with GSEP for your 20 hours.

Ask the organization these three questions:

Do you need help?
Can I volunteer for at least 20 hours?
Can you provide instructions about what I will be doing?

If they say ‘yes’ to all of these questions, follow these steps:

Complete and submit the online Service Bar Application Form. Please note that the top of the form asks which Service Bar you are applying for. You should choose either Community Service Bar OR Service to Girl Scouting Bar.
Allow 6-10 business days for your application to be approved. If there are any issues/questions about your application, you will be contacted during this time. You will only be contacted in the event of an issue/question. Please note that GSEP will not contact you if the application is approved. If you do not receive an email from GSEP within the 6-10 day approval period, that means the application was approved and service can begin.
Provide 20 hours of service. Be sure to keep track of your service by recording the tasks and hours you completed on each date!
Complete and submit the online Service Bar Final Report.

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The Union League of Philadelphia Good Citizenship Award offers awards for Girl Scouts who are juniors in high school and have shown marked evidence of good citizenship. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania will select up to 18 girls who are nominated to receive this award. Recipients of the award will be invited and required to attend Good Citizen Day hosted by the Union League of Philadelphia. Good Citizen Day will be held on March 25, 2026. Recipients may apply for college scholarships administered by the Union League of Philadelphia in the senior year of high school. This nomination will open in November and close December 31. Girl Scouts will be selected and invited to attend Good Citizens Day in March 2026.

Requirements:

Is a Junior in High School.
Is a citizen of the United States.
Demonstrates hard work and fair play.
Is a member of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania in good standing.
Commits to attending a full-day program for Good Citizen Day at the Union League of Philadelphia on March 25, 2026.
Has personal attributes of honesty, courage, tolerance, curiosity, and loyalty.
Endeavors to follow and uphold the principles of American patriotism.

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To learn more about our scholarships, including deadlines, how to apply, and other opportunities, please head over to our Scholarships page!