Seniors and Ambassadors who earn the Gold Award tackle issues that are dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Think of the Gold Award as a key that can open doors to scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, and amazing careers.
Here's what you need to do:
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Identify an issue.
Use your values and skills to choose a community issue that you care about. -
Investigate it thoroughly.
Use your sleuthing skills to learn everything you can about the issue you've identified. -
Get help and build your team.
Form a team to support your efforts and help you take action. -
Create a plan.
Identify the root cause of an issue, and then create a plan to tackle it. -
Present your plan and gather feedback.
Submit your project proposal form to Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) for approval through GoGold Online. -
Take action.
Lead your team and carry out your plan. -
Educate and inspire.
Tell your story and share your results.
You're ready!
Please contact Leatrice Thompson at lthompson@gssem.org or 313-870-2572 to get set up with everything you'll need before starting your Gold Award application and then create your account at GoGold Online.
