You have the power to improve your community through action
Ready to help your community and earn one of the highest awards in Girl Scouting? Cadettes can team up with a small group of fellow Girl Scouts or work on their own. To earn the Silver Award, you will research an issue you care about, make a plan to address it, and then take action to improve your community.
As of May 2023, GSUSA has updated the Cadette Guidebook and Adult
Guidebook, including a proposal form and final report. Please see the
updated materials under Resources below. Learn more.
You can start working on your Silver Award if you:
Are in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade
Are a registered Girl Scout Cadette
Have completed a Cadette Journey
How to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award
Find an issue you care about
Build your team of up to 3 other Cadette Girl Scouts or decide to go solo
Explore your community to learn more about issues that interest you
Choose your project, make a plan that has a lasting impact, and submit your Project Proposal to your troop leader/adult volunteer
Put your plan into motion
Once your project is completed, submit your Final Report to your troop leader/adult volunteer
Spread the word about your project and celebrate your success!
- Complete your Silver Award submission form here (each Cadette will need to complete their own form)
Resources for Cadettes 
Resources for Troop Leaders/Adult Volunteers
