2026-2027 Inspire Discovery

SILVER AWARD

Girl Scout Cadettes Have The Power To Change Their Community! Every superhero starts by spotting a problem and deciding to take action. What are the challenges in our community? What could be improved? Through the Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadettes tackle real-world issues and create powerful, lasting change. Training opportunities are available through Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for leaders, caregivers and Cadettes who want to learn more about the Silver Award. For a complete list of trainings, turn to the Older Girl Program Listing section on pg. 40. After completing their Silver Award project, Cadettes should receive approval from their troop leader or adult volunteer before submitting the online completion form to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Projects must be submitted by March 1 to be recognized at the special award celebration in June each year. Projects received after this date will be recognized at the following year’s celebration.

Need help getting started? Contact Annie Miller, Program Manager Highest Awards, at amiller@girlscoutsem.org .

THE SEVEN STEPS TO EARN THE SILVER AWARD

STEP ONE: Complete one of the prerequisites

STEP THREE: Explore the Community

STEP FOUR: Identify an issue and root cause

STEP TWO: Build a team

STEP SEVEN: Write the Final Report and submit Completion Report online*

STEP FIVE: Make a plan (Write a proposal)

STEP SIX: Take Action

*The rubric and all resources can be found at girlscoutsem.org/silveraward .

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