GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

HIGHEST AWARD THEMES AND CATEGORIES Need help identifying a category or theme for a Highest Award project? Here is a comprehensive list of categories based on previous projects completed over the past several years. Already have a topic in mind? No problem! Even if you don’t see your topic listed below, you can still pursue it as a Highest Award project.

Animals: animal safety, rights, adoption

Human Rights: racial justice, women’s and girl’s rights, human trafficking, immigration

Arts, Culture, Heritage: languages, historic preservation, cultural awareness, performing arts, visual arts, music

Military/Veteran Affairs: veteran’s assistance, veterans issues

Child Wellbeing: child abuse, foster care, infant care, mentoring

Outdoors: environmental stewardship, adventure opportunities

Civic Engagement: politics, community development

Poverty: hunger, homelessness, affordable housing, fair trade

Disability: disability issues, access, hearing impaired, special needs

Public Safety: traffic safety, juvenile detention, detention centers

Disaster Relief: fire, natural disasters, flooding, earthquake

Relationships: anti-bullying initiatives, domestic violence signs, sexual violence awareness

Education: literacy, career training, financial literacy

Senior Citizen Needs: elder care, senior centers, dementia

Entrepreneurship: business development, social entrepreneurship

Sports: after school programs, concussion awareness, equipment needs in underserved areas, participation barriers

Environment & Sustainability: preserving outdoor spaces, pollution, alternative energy, clean water, farming, climate change Health: fitness, nutrition, diseases, organ donation, global health, self-esteem, self-image, drug abuse, suicide prevention, mental health

STEM: science, technology, engineering, math, robotics

For any questions regarding topics or the Highest Awards, please contact Annie Miller at amiller@girlscoutsem.org .