In addition to patches, badges, and Highest Awards, there are other awards that girls can earn through Girl Scouts River Valleys, Girl Scouts of the USA, and community organizations. See a list below along with downloadable activity plans and resources to earn these awards!
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 Diverse. Inclusive. Together. PatchDaisy–AmbassadorGirls learn about the rich diversity of cultures and how to better relate to others, explore history of race and ethnicity in the United States, and how they can make a difference. Girls learn about the rich diversity of cultures and how to better relate to others, explore history of race and ethnicity in the United States, and how they can make a difference. This patch program has two different activity plan options. For in-person meetings, use meeting plans 1 and 2 for your program grade level. For virtual meetings, use the virtual meeting plan option. |
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 Follow Me GirlsAll Grade LevelsFollow Me Girls patch offers troops or individual girls an opportunity to learn about the history of Girl Scouting in the USA and in Girl Scouts River Valleys. | |
 Planning Guide PinsDaisy–AmbassadorPlanning Guide Pins show that girls had a well-rounded Girl Scout year. Girls earn the Planning Guide Pin if they meet the following requirements:
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 Youth Event AssistantCadette–AmbassadorYouth Event Assistants (YEA's) help younger girls at River Valleys events. To earn the YEA patch, girls participate as a YEA at three council-sponsored events. Visit our list of YEA opportunities to find events that interest you. Each event you assist at will count as one session working with younger girls. Prerequisite: In order to participate in events as a YEA, girls must first complete the program aide training. Program aide training can be completed at a council-led event or as a troop using the Program Aide Training Curriculum. |
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 Community Service BarCadette–AmbassadorCommunity Service Bars are earned by making a difference in the community and practicing Girl Scout values. You and your girls should complete the Community Service Bar Project Application to receive approval before beginning your service. |
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 Service to Girl Scouting BarCadette–AmbassadorService to Girl Scouting bars are earned by volunteering at least 20 hours for Girl Scouts. |
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 Medal of HonorAll Grade LevelsThis award is given to a girl who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency. Contact us with questions or to nominate a girl for this award. |
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 Bronze CrossAll Grade LevelsThis award is given to a girl who has shown extraordinary heroism or risked her life to save another's. Contact us with questions or to nominate a girl for this award. |
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 Safety AwardAll Grade LevelsSafety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for being safe, tailored for each grade level. |
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 Program AideCadetteCadettes receive their Program Aide award by earning one Leadership in Action (LiA) award, completing a Program Aide training at a council-led event or as a troop by using the Program Aide Activity Plan, and working directly with younger Girl Scouts at least six times (such as participating as Youth Event Assistant). | |
 Volunteer in TrainingSenior–AmbassadorThis award is earned by mentoring younger Girl Scouts outside of the camp experience. |
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 World Thinking Day AwardAll Grade LevelsGirls earn this award by participating in globally themed activities and projects to honor Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. | |
 International Friendship RecognitionAll Grade LevelsGirl Scouts who live overseas can earn this award by doing activities that encourage international friendships with girls in their host country. | |
 Young Women of Distinction AwardAmbassadorsEvery year, 10 Gold Award recipients receive the Girl Scouts of the USA Young Women of Distinction Award. This includes an all-expense paid, special awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. |
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 My Promise, My Faith PinsAll Grade LevelsGirls can earn this award once each year by learning more about what their faith and Girl Scouting have in common, using the Girl Scout Law as a guide. Girl Scouts are encouraged to serve those in need, to help their communities, and grow in their faith. Check out Girl Scouts of the USA faith-based awards for girls looking to put their spirituality into action in a familiar setting. |
