Bronze Award Girl Scouts
When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn important leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve.
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19, our Awards team is here to support you. If you need to discuss changes to project plans or require additional time to complete the project, contact awards@gshnj.org to discuss next steps.
You can pursue your Girl Scout Bronze Award if:
You're in fourth or fifth grade (or equivalent)
You're a registered Girl Scout Junior
You have completed any Junior Journey
Girl Scout Bronze Award Steps
Build your Girl Scout Junior team
Explore your community
Choose your Bronze Award project
Make a plan
Put your plan in motion
Spread the word
Getting Started
Leaders are required to view our Bronze Award Training (available on gsLearn) before the girls begin their projects. Leaders should also review the Bronze Award Money Earning Policies for guidance on how projects can be funded.
Troops may request an a la carte Bronze Award Workshop for five or more Girl Scouts.
While formal pre-approval of project ideas is not required, Girl Scouts are welcome to reach out with their ideas to awards@gshnj.org. We’re happy to provide feedback and guidance.
Submission of Bronze Award Projects
The deadline for Bronze Award submissions is Sept 30th of the calendar year that the Girl Scout graduates 5th grade. If a Girl Scout will complete 5th grade in 2021, her Bronze Award project must be submitted to council by Sept 30, 2021.
NEW! Juniors can submit their projects to council using
this online form. They must upload copies of their project budget, time log, and Troop Leader/Project Advisor’s Endorsement form. Once submitted, council will
process within 30 days.
Helpful Resources
- GSUSA Bronze Award Guidelines for Girls
- GSUSA Bronze Award Guidelines for Adults (English) | (Español)
- GSHNJ Bronze Award Money Earning Policies
- GSUSA Map It! Tool
- Community Service vs. Take Action: What’s the Difference?
- Take Action Guide for Volunteers
- Bronze Award Time Log
- Bronze Award Budget Form
- Troop Leader/Project Advisor Endorsement Form
