In addition to patches, badges and Girl Scouts’ high awards, here are other awards that girls can earn through Girl Scouts and
community organizations.
Community Service Bar
Cadette Through Ambassador
Community Service Bars are earned by making a difference in the community and practicing Girl Scout values.
Learn more in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, and use the Community Service Bar form below to receive approval before beginning your service.
Service to Girl Scouting Bar
Cadette Through Ambassador
Service to Girl Scouting bars are earned by volunteering at least 20 hours for the Girl Scouts.
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
Medal of Honor
All Grade Levels
This award is given to a girl who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency.
Learn more by emailing girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org
Bronze Cross
All Grade Levels
This award is given to a girl who has shown extraordinary heroism or risked her life to save another’s.
Learn more by emailing girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org
Safety Award
All Grade Levels
Safety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for being safe, tailored for each grade level.
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
Volunteer in Training
Seniors + Ambassadors
This award is earned by mentoring younger Girl Scouts outside of the camp experience.
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Counselor in Training I and II
Seniors + Ambassadors
This award is earned by mentoring younger Girl Scouts outside of the camp experience.
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Silver, Gold, Silver/Gold Torch
Cadette + Seniors + Ambassadors
This award recognizes a Girl Scout who acts as a leader in her community
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Cookie Activity Pin
All Grade Levels
All girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program are eligible to earn the annual Cookie Activity Pin, which they earn by developing essential business skills.
Learn more by reading the Cookie Activity Pin requirements.
World Thinking Day Award
All Grade Levels
Girls earn this award by participating in globally themed activities and projects to honor Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
Learn more from Girl Scouts USA.
Global Action Award
All Grade Levels
Girls earn this award by working together to make a difference on an issue that affects girls and women around the world.
Learn more from Girl Scouts USA.
International Friendship Recognition
All Grade Levels
Girl Scouts who live overseas can earn this award by doing activities that encourage international friendships with girls in their host country.
Learn more from Girl Scouts USA.
Bridging
All Grade Levels
Moving from one Girl Scout grade level to another is called bridging.
Learn more in each level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Brownie Wings
Brownie
Brownie Girl Scout Wings show that a girl has completed her years as a Brownie. She is ready to "fly up" to Junior Girl Scouting.
Learn more in Brownie level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Junior Aide
Juniors
The Junior Aide Award represents active assistance as a Junior Girl Scout, helping Brownie Girl Scouts bridge to Junior Girl Scouting.
Learn more in Junior level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
Program Aide
Cadettes
The Program Aide Award represents active assistance as a Junior Girl Scout, helping Brownie Girl Scouts bridge to Junior Girl Scouting.
Learn more in Cadette level of Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.