The Silver and Gold Torch award: This award recognizes a Senior who acts as a leader in her community.
To earn the award, do these two things:
- Complete on Senior Leadership Journey.
- Serve for one full term in a leadership position at you school, place of worship, library, town council, community center, after-school club, or a similar organization. For example, you might serve on a planning committee for graduation, co-teach a youth class at your place of worship, or serve on a Girl Scout board of directors. The length of your service will depend on the term specified by the organization or the particular position you hold.
Senior Community Service Bar: When you earn a Senior Community Service bar, you are making a difference in your community - and practicing the values of the Girl Scout Law. It's also a great way to get involved with a cause you care about.
To earn a Senior Community Service bar, first choose an organization you'd like to volunteer with. The organization will need to agree to give you instructions about the work you'll be doing. Once you've chosen your organization, complete at least 20 hours of service to earn the bar.
Senior Service to Girl Scouting bar: If you choose to volunteer at least 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization, you can receive the Senior Service to Girl Scouting bar. For example, you might volunteer your time at a special event for younger girls, be an office assistant for your council or service unit, or help with special projects.
GSCNC President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey
The President’s Award in Honor of Ethel G. Harvey is the only GSCNC honorary award for girls. It is named in honor of Ethel Harvey, GSCNC President from 1972-1978. The award is unique in that selection is made by girls who choose from among nominees the one they feel best exemplifies the criteria outlined below. The award is presented annually at the In Your Honor ceremony.
Criteria for selection is a Girl Scout Junior or Teen in GSCNC who has not received this award before and has the following:
- demonstrated her leadership abilities to GSCNC
- contributed to the growth of GSCNC
- demonstrated poise and sensitivity towards others
- demonstrated both written and oral communication skills
- actively participated in Girl Scout activities to help bring unity
- among the diverse elements within GSCNC
Nomination Process:
- Any registered member of GSCNC, girl or adult, may nominate a girl for this award.
- Submission of Nomination Form found below, as well as on the Teen Forms page.
- Solicit two letters of nomination, one from a person who knows the nominee through Girl Scouting and one from a person outside of Girl Scouting, but with knowledge of her Girl Scout activities.
- Nomination and reference letters must be received in the GSCNC Main Office by 5:00 PM on March 15.
Evaluation Process: A committee of Girl Scouts evaluates nominations based on the information provided.
Award Presentation: The award is presented annually at the In Your Honor ceremony.