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Awards, Badges, and Other Insignia
Girl Scout Insignia Basics

  Collage of Girl Scout insignia. © GSUSA. All rights reserved.
   
 
   

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, troop crests, and the council identification strip.

  • Earned Age-Level Awards: Earned by completing requirements or demonstrating understanding of a concept, as outlined in Girl Scout age-level program books. Includes Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its, Junior Girl Scout badges, Interest Project awards for girls 11-17, STUDIO 2BSM charms, and leadership 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, Issues for Girl Scouts 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 age-level.

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.

Girl Scout Cadette Award

Here's your chance to show your leadership skills as you assist your Brownie sisters along their special quest! To earn your LiA (Leader in Action) Award for the Brownie Quest.

 


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.

 
ALSO SEE:
GS Central: Calendar
GS Central: Ceremonies
Girl Scout program
Shop: Official Insignia
Shop: Iron-On Insignia
Shop: STUDIO 2B

RESOURCES:
Daisy Girl Scout Handbook
Guide for Daisy Girl Scout Leaders
Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts
Brownie Girl Scout Handbook
Guide for Brownie Girl Scout Leaders
Junior Girl Scout Badge Book
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
Junior Girl Scout Leader Guide Book
Interest Projects for Girls 11-17
STUDIO 2B Focus books
STUDIO 2B Guide for Advisors

 
         
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