Awards
Girl Scouting boasts a long tradition of honoring girls for service to their community and recognizing the accomplishments and adventures they acheive throughout their journey as a member. The menu to your left lists our current online Award resources. For more information on Girl Scout awards and recognitions, contact your membership manager, local service team or troop leader, or consult GSUSA by clicking here.
Did You Know?
The Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. From 1940 to 1963, the Curved Bar Award was the highest honor in Girl Scouting. From 1963 to 1980, First Class was the highest award. To achieve First Class meant that a girl was an "all-around" person with some skills in many fields and a proficiency in one. For more information on the history of Girl Scouting, visit
GSUSA Online.