Silver Award Final Report

Silver Award Final Report Instructions
The Girl Scout Silver Award™, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, gives you the chance to do big things and make your community better in the process.

This Final Report is to be used by you (and/or your team)—a registered Girl Scout Cadette in grades 6 to 8—with the assistance of your troop/ group leader, adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor, and project advisor (optional) for approval of your Silver Award project.
1. Read the Silver Award Final Report questions ahead of time and think about your answers.
2. If you are working in a group, fill out Sections 1 and 2 together. Section 3 is for individual reflections. When Sections 1, 2, and 3 are completed then you’re ready to obtain the appropriate signatures in Section 4. The Final Report must be submitted with all four sections together.
  - Section 1: Share how your project went by updating your Project Proposal responses with a recap of your project. Include supplemental documentation of budget worksheet and money-earning forms if needed.
  - Section 2: Outline how you shared your project and provide copies of photos, videos, flyers, and/or other evidence that documents the work you did. Include photo release forms if needed.
  - Section 3: Complete your individual reflection, sharing what you learned along the way. Include your individual time log (required).
  - Section 4: Signature page.
3. Complete and submit the Silver Award Final Report Form.
A few friendly reminders:
- When the Silver Award project winds down, the outcome may not be exactly as planned. That’s OK! Girl Scouts earn the Silver Award as long as award requirements have been met. The most important outcomes are the ones you gain for yourself: improved confidence, better organization, stronger teamwork, and more. It’s less about the perfect final project and more about what you discover along the way!
- Finish your Silver Award Take Action™ project and Final Report by September 30 of the year you or your oldest team member completes 8th grade!
- Keep a copy of this Final Report for your records.

Section 1 - Group Response
Share how your project went by updating your Project Proposal responses with a recap of your project. Include supplemental documentation of budget worksheet and money-earning forms if needed.

Team members: Confirm the full names of each Girl Scout on the project. Please include troop number, current grade, email, and mailing address. (See Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 2.)

* = required
Troop Number(s)*
If Juliette/Independant member, type "Juliette"
Service Unit Number
Ask your leader or adult volunteer for help.
Cadette Team Member 1*

First NameLast Name
Team Member 1 Grade*
If submitting after August 1st use grade you are entering in the fall
Team Member 1 Email
example@example.com
Cadette Team Member 2

First NameLast Name
Team Member 2 Grade
If submitting after August 1st use grade you are entering in the fall
Team Member 2 Email
example@example.com
Cadette Team Member 3

First NameLast Name
Team Member 3 Grade
If submitting after August 1st use grade you are entering in the fall
Team Member 3 Email
example@example.com
Cadette Team Member 4

First NameLast Name
Team Member 4 Grade
If submitting after August 1st use grade you are entering in the fall
Team Member 4 Email
example@example.com

If submitting after June 30, please list the grade you will enter in the fall.*

	Full Name	Troop Number	Grade
Cadette Team Member 1
Cadette Team Member 2
Cadette Team Member 3
Cadette Team Member 4

Adult team members:

Your Troop/Group Leader* - an adult who managed guidelines for project donations, money-earning activities, or use of troop funds and approvals, where relevant.
Troop/Group Leader*

First NameLast Name
Troop/Group Leader Email*
example@example.com
Troop/Group Leader Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
List additional adult resources:
- Your Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor* - an adult who was responsible for project team supervision, including managing safety and Silver Award procedures.
- Your Project Advisor (optional) - an adult who had some level of skills, expertise, or access to resources that helped you with your project.
*Volunteers in these roles must be registered and background checked.

List additional adult resources:*

	Name	Email	Phone Number
Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor* (Responsibilities: Silver Award project team supervision, including managing safety and Silver Award procedures.)
Project Advisor (optional) (Responsibilities: An adult who has some level of skills, expertise, or access to resources that can help with your project.)

Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor:*

First NameLast Name
Project Advisor (optional)

First NameLast Name

Recap your Silver Award project:

Share your results, what you actually did, and how it went.
Project Title*
Project Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Project Completion Date*

MonthDayYear
1. The issue the project addressed was... *
Please include a 3-4 sentence description. Remember your issue is NOT your project. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
2. It mattered because...*
Please include a 3-4 sentence description. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
3.The target audience (who your project benefited) was...*
Please include a 1-2 sentence description. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
4. Community members who I contacted or partnered with to research the issue, find the root cause, and help complete the project (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 3)*
List names, organization, and explain how they helped. These individuals are part of your project team.

Community Members:*

	Organization	How they helped
Full Name
Full Name
Full Name
Full Name
Full Name

5. The root cause of the issue was...*
Please include a 3-4 sentence description. Root cause is why your issue was happening. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 3 and 4.)
6. My team’s project idea was...*
Please include a 3-4 sentence description of your project, including the result and how it addressed the root cause of your issue. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
7. The project is sustainable because my team... (Check the boxes that apply. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.)*

Created a permanent solution that can be used after the project is complete.Educated and inspired others in the community or within Girl Scouts to be part of the change.Advocated to change a rule, regulation, or a law and encouraged others to join.
Here is how it was done...*
Please include a 3-4 sentence description. Describe the sustainability of the project - how will it continue to be a long-term solution and how it will continue to actively engage and educate members of the community.
8. Please provide a description of your team's leadership. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 2 and 5):*
Provide name, leadership roles, and responsibilities. (Don't forget the Silver Award is a leadership project!)

Leadership Team:*

	Leadership Roles	Responsibilities
Name
Name
Name
Name

9. Provide supplemental documentation of a budget worksheet of money or nonmonetary donations of goods received or spent and any associated costs by using the budget worksheet below or uploading an Excel spreadsheet or Word document. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.)

Do not upload a photo of a handwritten document. These are very difficult to read.
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Budget Worksheet

(Please use this worksheet or upload a typed document as instructed above. You do not need to do both.)

Funds/Donations (+)

	What is the Item? [Money Earning/Troop Funds/Donations (in-kind or monetary)]	Who is it from?	Total Value
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item

Expenses (-)

	What is the item? (Purchased Supplies)	Where is it from?	Total Value
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item

10. Try it: Describe how the project was measurable by sharing the goal you set and if it was achieved. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.) [Optional]
Were you able to count how much or how many to measure your impact?
11. Try it: Describe any changes to your original national and/or global link. See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.) [Optional]
How do other communities deal with your issue?

Section 2 - Group Response
Outline how you shared your project and provide copies of photos, videos, flyers, newspaper articles, and/or other evidence that documents the work you did. Include photo release forms if needed.
1. How did you let others know about your project and the impact it had? *
Please include a 3-4 sentence description. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 7.)
2. Provide any copies of photos, videos, flyers, and/or evidence that documents your project to help share the big picture of what you and your team accomplished. *Make sure everyone in the photo/video is okay with sharing it with the council. We may post your accomplishment on our social media. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 7.)
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Section 3 - Individual Response

Each team member will complete an individual response in this section.
Each person must complete their reflection, sharing what they learned. Include your time log (required) and do not upload photos of a handwritten log. These are very difficult to read.

1. Each individual is required to submit their own Silver Award project time log. Remember to list only the time spent after the Journey is completed. Each Cadette should spend at least 50 hours working toward the Silver Award. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 6, and use the fillable form in the template pages, or other acceptable formats.)

2. Each individual must answer the reflection questions in their own words. Do not copy/paste answers from individual to individual. Identical answers will cause your report to be returned.

If you upload photos of a handwritten log, your final report review will be delayed. We cannot accept this format and will ask you to email a typed document to replace it.
Team Member 1 Name*
Describe in detail what you did for your leadership role. (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)*
Leadership does not mean do it all yourself, so how did you lead those on your team?
In completing this project, what did you discover about yourself? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)*
What skills did you gain and how will these skills help you in the future? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)*
What part of your project would you change if you could start over, and why? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)*
Upload your typed Time Log here. Make sure your name is on it and your hours are totaled. Follow the format of the time log template in the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award (page 34) *

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 2 Name
Describe in detail what you did for your leadership role. (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Leadership does not mean do it all yourself, so how did you lead those on your team?
In completing this project, what did you discover about yourself? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What skills did you gain and how will these skills help you in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What part of your project would you change if you could start over, and why? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Upload your typed Time Log here. Make sure your name is on it and your hours are totaled. Follow the format of the time log template in the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award (page 34)

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 3 Name
Describe in detail what you did for your leadership role. (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Leadership does not mean do it all yourself, so how did you lead those on your team?
In completing this project, what did you discover about yourself? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What skills did you gain and how will these skills help you in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What part of your project would you change if you could start over, and why? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Upload your typed Time Log here. Make sure your name is on it and your hours are totaled. Follow the format of the time log template in the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award (page 34)

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 4 Name
Describe in detail what you did for your leadership role. (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Leadership does not mean do it all yourself, so how did you lead those on your team?
In completing this project, what did you discover about yourself? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What skills did you gain and how will these skills help you in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What part of your project would you change if you could start over, and why? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Upload your typed Time Log here. Make sure your name is on it and your hours are totaled. Follow the format of the time log template in the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award (page 34)

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Signature Page
We*—the Girl Scout Cadette(s), troop/group leader, and adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor—agree and understand that the Silver Award Project being submitted:
- Received council approval via email after submitting a proposal for this project. (If you do not have GSNYPENN approval for this project you cannot submit a final report.)
- Was implemented after proposal approval from the council was received.
- Cannot be just a collection or donation drive. Donations may be a small part of a larger Silver Award project.
- Cannot be just a building or beautification project. Building, fixing, organizing, cleaning, planting flowers, etc. is less than 5 hours of the total 50.
- Cannot be a fundraiser for another organization, program, or individual.
- Is not simply volunteering time for another organization in an already existing project.
- Cannot be done by multiple teams. Only one team (1–4 Girl Scouts) may collaborate on each Silver Award project and may not overlap with other or previous highest award projects.
- Is a Take Action project, not a community service project—even if the community service project is very large and takes a lot of time and hard work.
I, Girl Scout Cadette, followed all the requirements and guidelines as outlined by the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award and my council during my Silver Award project.
Girl Scout 1 Signature*
Type name.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Girl Scout 2 Signature
Type name.
Date

MonthDayYear
Girl Scout 3 Signature
Type name.
Date

MonthDayYear
Girl Scout 4 Signature
Type name.
Date

MonthDayYear
I, the adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor, confirm that the Cadette(s) above fulfilled the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award and that they upheld all guidelines specific to their project as outlined by the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award, Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, and my council.
Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Signature*
Type name.
Date*

MonthDayYear
I, the Girl Scout Troop/Group Leader, have reviewed the above Girl Scout Silver Award Final Report. I am aware of and believe this project aligns with the requirements and guidelines outlined by the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award, the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, and my council.
Girl Scout Troop/Group Leader Signature*
Type name.
Date*

MonthDayYear
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Silver Award Final Report Instructions

Section 1 - Group Response

Recap your Silver Award project:

Budget Worksheet

Section 2 - Group Response

Section 3 - Individual Response

Signature Page