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

Get started by earning a Girl Scout Highest Award.

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.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is committed to supporting all Girl Scouts who are interested in earning their Highest Awards. If there are any accessibility factors, accommodations, or supports that we can provide, please let us know.

Expanded Paths to Highest Awards
Expanded Paths to Highest Awards

Bronze leads to Silver, and Silver to Gold! Or complete one Leadership Award to get started.

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Gold Award

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

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Silver Award

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

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Bronze Award

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


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Bronze Award
When you are ready to start working on your Bronze Award, be sure to submit the Bronze Award Project Approval form and receive permission to move forward from GSEMA. Your final report must be submitted by September 30 of the year you enter sixth grade. 

Silver Award
Silver Award training is required before starting the project process. When you are ready to start working on your Silver Award, be sure to submit the Silver Award Project Approval form and receive permission to move forward from GSEMA. Your final opportunity to submit a proposal is July 15 after you or your oldest team member completes eighth grade, and your final report must be submitted by September 30 of the year you enter ninth grade. 

Gold Award
Gold Award training is required before starting the project process. When you are ready to start working on your Gold Award, be sure to submit your proposal through GoGold and receive permission to move forward from GSEMA. Your final opportunity to submit a proposal is September 15 of your last year of high school, and the final report must be approved by September 30 after you graduate. If you want to be recognized at GSEMA's annual Gold Award Celebration in the spring, the final project report must be submitted no later than March 31 of that year.

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