Achievement Worth Rewarding!
Through Girl Scouting, you will learn valuable skills that you will use throughout your life. As you complete these fun, educational Girl Scout activities, you will earn a variety of Girl Scout recognitions that you can display on your Girl Scout sash or vest to show your achievements. Below are several categories of Girl Scout recognitions:
- Earned Grade-Level Awards: Earned by completing requirements (determined by GSUSA) demonstrating understanding of a concept. Included in this category are such awards as Try-Its; Badges; Interest Project Awards; Charms; and Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.
- Additional Awards: Earned through requirements determined by GSUSA or by other organizations. Includes Girl Scout Lifesaving and Religious Awards, Community Service Bars, and the President's Award for Community Service. (See also: How to Log Volunteer Hours.)
- Participation Patches and Pins: Received by girls for participating in an event or activity that is designed to develop skills in leadership, service, outdoor education, human relations, history, health, personal empowerment, or just for fun! Girls wear participation patches and pins on the back of their Girl Scout uniform.
The Girl Scout Uniform
The GSUSA National Board updated the Girl Scout uniform policy in October 2008 to reflect the changing needs of our members and transformation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girl Scouts at each level have one required element (Tunic, Sash or Vest) for the display of official pins and awards which will be worn when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement.
For Girl Scouts in grades K - 8, the unifying look includes wearing a choice of a tunic, vest, or sash for displaying official pins and awards, combined with their own solid white shirts and khaki pants or skirts. However, please note that Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies will continue to have a full uniform ensemble available.
Girl Scouts in high school can wear a scarf in addition to their grade level vest or sash that unites their look with the sisterhood of Girl Scouts around the world - WAGGGS.
For adult Girl Scouts, the unifying look of the uniform is a Girl Scout official scarf or tie for men, worn with the official membership pins, combined with their own navy blue business attire.
Girl Scout badges, patches, awards, and other insignia should be presented, worn, or displayed only after Girl Scouts have completed the requirements outlined in the appropriate program materials.
Are you unsure of where to put the Girl Scout recognitions on your sash, vest, or tunic? Click on the link below to download the appropriate uniform piece.
Girl Scout Daisy
Girl Scout Brownie
Girl Scout Junior
Girl Scout Cadette
Girl Scout Senior/Ambassador
Girl Scout Adult