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
Tell us about your completed project.
Look back at what you planned, what you accomplished, and what you learned along the way. If you completed your Silver Award as a team, complete this section together.

Girl Scout Information
Please provide the requested information for each Girl Scout who worked on this Silver Award project.

(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 1, enter the 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 1, enter the 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 1, enter the 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 1, enter the 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.

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

Adult Team Members
Please provide the requested information for your troop/group leader, adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor, and project advisor, if applicable.
- Troop/Group Leader- Supports the team with troop/group guidelines, finances, and approvals, as applicable.
- Adult Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor- Supports the team with project supervision, safety, and Silver Award procedures.
- Project Advisor (optional)- An adult with skills, expertise, or resources that supported your project.
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:

Rows	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:

Now that your project is complete, tell us about what you accomplished and the impact you made.
Project Title
Project Start Date

MonthDayYear
Project Completion Date

MonthDayYear
1. The issue the project addressed was...
Tell us about the issue you wanted to address and what you learned about it through your research. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
2. It mattered because...
Why was this issue important to your community or the people your project supported? (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
3.The target audience (who your project benefited) was...
Who did your project help or reach? (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 4.)
4. Who did you work with?List the community members or organizations you contacted or partnered with while researching the issue or completing your project. Tell us how they helped. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 3)
List names, organization, and explain how they helped.

Community Members:

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

5. The root cause of the issue was...
What did you learn about why this issue exists or continues to happen? (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 3 and 4.)
6. My team’s project idea was...
Tell us what your team did, what you accomplished, and how your project addressed the root cause you identified. (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.)
How will your project continue to make a difference?
Tell us what will continue after your project is complete and how others can stay involved, use what you created, or continue the change.
8. Tell us how each Girl Scout contributed as a leader. (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Steps 2 and 5):
List each Girl Scout's leadership role and responsibilities.

Leadership Team:

Rows	Leadership Roles	Responsibilities
Name
Name
Name
Name

9. Budget and Donations
Please provide a record of money, donated goods, and expenses connected to your project.

You may complete the budget worksheet below or upload a typed Excel or Word document. You do not need to do both.

If you upload a document, please upload a typed copy rather than a photo of a handwritten document.
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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 (+)

Rows	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 (-)

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

10. Optional: Measuring Your Impact- If you measured your project's impact, tell us about the goal you set and what you learned from the results.
Were you able to count how much or how many people/things were affected by your project?
11. Optional: National or Global ConnectionIf your project connects to an issue affecting other communities, tell us what you learned about how other communities are addressing it. (Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 5.)
How do other communities address this issue?

Section 2 - Group Response
Sharing Your Project

Your project made an impact—now tell us how you shared your work and what you accomplished with others.
1. How did you let others know about your project and the impact it had?
How did you share your project and the impact it had? (See the Cadette Workbook for Earning Your Silver Award, Step 7.)
2. Share photos, videos, flyers, newspaper articles, or other evidence that helps show what you and your team accomplished.

Please make sure you have permission to share photos or videos of anyone pictured. With permission, GSNYPENN may use project highlights to celebrate Girl Scouts and their accomplishments.

(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.
Individual Reflection

Each Girl Scout completes this section individually.

Take some time to reflect on your Silver Award experience—what you did, what you learned, and how you grew along the way.

Each Girl Scout must also submit an individual time log showing at least 50 hours of Silver Award work completed after the Journey prerequisite was finished.

Your reflection should be your own. Answer the questions in your own words and focus on your individual experience. Your answers may be different from those of your teammates.
Team Member 1 Name
How did you lead during your project? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)
Tell us about your leadership role and how you guided, supported, or worked with others. Remember, leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.
What did you discover about yourself while completing this project? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)
What skills did you develop through this experience, and how might you use them in the future? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)
If you could start your project again, what would you do differently and why? (Please include a 3-4 sentence response.)
Time Log" Upload your typed individual time log. Please make sure your name is included and your hours are totaled. Your time log should follow the format of the Silver Award time log template or another acceptable format. Please upload a typed document rather than a photo of a handwritten log.

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 2 Name
How did you lead during your project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Tell us about your leadership role and how you guided, supported, or worked with others. Remember, leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.
What skills did you develop through this experience, and how might you use them in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What did you discover about yourself while completing this project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
If you could start your project again, what would you do differently and why? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Time Log: Upload your typed individual time log. Please make sure your name is included and your hours are totaled. Your time log should follow the format of the Silver Award time log template or another acceptable format. Please upload a typed document rather than a photo of a handwritten log.

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 3 Name
How did you lead during your project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Tell us about your leadership role and how you guided, supported, or worked with others. Remember, leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.
What did you discover about yourself while completing this project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What skills did you develop through this experience, and how might you use them in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
If you could start your project again, what would you do differently and why? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Time Log: Upload your typed individual time log. Please make sure your name is included and your hours are totaled. Your time log should follow the format of the Silver Award time log template or another acceptable format. Please upload a typed document rather than a photo of a handwritten log.

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Team Member 4 Name
How did you lead during your project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Tell us about your leadership role and how you guided, supported, or worked with others. Remember, leadership doesn't mean doing everything yourself.
What did you discover about yourself while completing this project? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
What skills did you develop through this experience, and how might you use them in the future? (Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
If you could start your project again, what would you do differently and why?(Please include a 3–4 sentence response.)
Time Log: Upload your typed individual time log. Please make sure your name is included and your hours are totaled. Your time log should follow the format of the Silver Award time log template or another acceptable format. Please upload a typed document rather than a photo of a handwritten log.

Upload an excel spreadsheet or word document. NO PHOTOS OF HANDWRITTEN LOGS.
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Signature Page
By signing below, the Girl Scout Cadette(s), troop/group leader, and adult Girl Scout volunteer supervisor confirm that the Silver Award project being submitted:
- Received council approval before the project began.
- Was completed after council approval was received.
- Was more than a collection or donation drive. Donations may be part of a larger Silver Award project.
- Was more than a building or beautification project. Building, fixing, organizing, cleaning, planting flowers, etc., made up less than 5 hours of the total 50 hours.
- Was not a fundraiser for another organization, program, or individual.
- Was not simply volunteering time for another organization's existing project
- Was completed by one Silver Award team of 1–4 Girl Scouts and did not overlap with another or previous Highest Award project.
- Was a Take Action™ project rather than a community service project.
I confirm that I followed the requirements and guidelines for the Silver Award throughout my 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 confirm that the Girl Scout Cadette(s) above fulfilled the requirements for the Silver Award and followed the guidelines for their project.
Girl Scout Volunteer Supervisor Signature
Type name.
Date

MonthDayYear
I confirm that I have reviewed this Silver Award Final Report and believe the project aligns with the Silver Award requirements and guidelines.
Girl Scout Troop/Group Leader Signature
Type name.
Date

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

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