Awards, Badges, Bridging and Other Insignia
Girl Scout Insignia Basics
The insignia on a girl's uniform are a record of her adventures and accomplishments as a Girl Scout. Insignia is the general term for all official items that girls and adults can wear on their uniforms.
Girl Scout insignia are broken into four categories:
- Emblems: Girl Scouts of the USA, council, troop membership, and identification insignia. Includes such items as Girl Scout Membership pins, the council identification strip, and troop numerals.
- Earned Level Awards: Earned by completing requirements or demonstrating understanding of a concept, as outlined in Girl Scout program books, including bridging awards, journey award, and Daisy through Ambassador level awards.
- Additional Awards: Earned through requirements determined by GSUSA or by other organizations. Includes Girl Scout lifesaving and religious awards and the President's Award for Community Service.
- Participation Patches and Pins: Supplementary insignia developed at the national or council level with a focus on participation. Some come with companion activity booklets. Includes American Flag Patch, fun patches, and the World Thinking Day Patch.
Insignia List
Girl Scouts can earn or wear different insignia depending on their age-level. Browse a list of insignia by category or by level.
- Girl Scout Daisies (Grades K-1)
- Girl Scout Brownies (Grades 2-3)
- Girl Scout Juniors (Grades 4-5)
- Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (Grades 6-12)
- Girl Scout Adults (Ages 18 and up)
Where to Place Insignia on a Uniform
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.
Insignia Found Online
Requirements for several awards and patches are found online, including those that do not appear in printed program publications, insignia that get updated regularly, and special featured insignia.
Girl Scouts' Highest Awards
The Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, and Girl Scout Bronze Award represent the highest achievements in Girl Scouts.
Journey Awards
Learn how Cadettes can assist Brownies along their special quest! Earn your LiA (Leader in Action) Award for the Brownie Quest.
Note: Participation patches must be worn on the back of the uniform only.
Girl Scout badges, patches, awards, and other insignia that are earned for the accomplishment of skill-building activities or any set requirements should be presented, worn, or displayed only after Girl Scouts have completed the requirements outlined in the appropriate program materials.
All insignia are owned by Girl Scouts of the United States of America and are protected by law for use by GSUSA. None of the insignia may be copied, duplicated, or reproduced without prior express written authorization from Girl Scouts of the USA. All rights reserved.
