2023-2024 Honor Girl Scout Application

The Honor Girl Scout program recognizes Individual Girl Members (IGMs) at all age levels who experience a strong, balanced Girl Scout year. This program promotes girl/adult partnerships, girl planning, community service, and involvement. Honor Girl Scouts are recognized in Spirit of Nebraska online and print publications. Each girl will receive a signed Honor Girl Scout certificate and an Honor Girl Scout patch.

To apply for 2023-2024 Honor Girl Scout status, this application must be completed online by June 30, 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are in a troop, but your troop isn’t completing the Honor Troop program, you may apply for the Honor Girl Scout program on your own.

Honor Girl Scout Requirements

IGMs must complete all Required Items (1-8).
IGMs must also complete Additional Items (9-31) as follows:

Daisy IGMs must complete 5 additional items.
Brownie and Junior IGMs must complete 7 additional items.
Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador IGMs must complete 9 additional items.

An event or activity may only be used once.
Complete chosen events and activities from items below by June 30, 2024.
Complete the online application by June 30, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please email us or call 402.558.8189.

Contact Information

Girl First Name: *

Girl Last Name: *

Grade Level: *

IGM Mentor First Name: *

IGM Mentor Last Name: *

Membership Area: *

Service Unit Number (if known):

Street Address: *

Apt. #:

City: *

State: *

ZIP Code: *

Phone: *

Email: *

Required Items

Specify the date accomplished in the space provided (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item. For questions 3-5, put N/A on any lines you're not using.

1. Returning Girl Scout has at least one registered IGM mentor. Both the IGM and IGM mentor completed their membership registration online by 9/30/23: * +

2. The girl, along with her mentor, created a yearly calendar of activities and added it to her year plan in the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK). NOTE: Each primary caregiver of a currently registered IGM has troop leader-like access of the VTK for their girl(s): * +

3. The girl participated in at least one council-sponsored Product Program with all paperwork completed and money deposited by the deadlines: * 🛈

	Date Completed
Fall Product Program	Date Completed
Girl Scout Cookie Program	Date Completed

4. The girl, along with her mentor, observed at least two of the following: * 🛈

	Date Completed
Juliette Gordon Low's Birthday	Date Completed
Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath	Date Completed
World Thinking Day	Date Completed
Girl Scout Volunteer Appreciation Day	Date Completed
Girl Scout Week and/or Spirit Week	Date Completed

5. The girl participated in at least one Take Action/community service project: * +

6. The girl participated in at least one age-appropriate outdoor activity during the year: * +

7. The girl completed at least one Journey for her grade level during the year: * +

8. Completed two badges of your choice: *

	Date Completed	Badge Name
1	Date Completed	Badge Name
2	Date Completed	Badge Name

Additional Items

Daisy IGMs must complete 5 additional activities Brownie and Junior IGMs must complete 7 additional activities. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador, IGMs must complete 9 additional items. Specify the date accomplished in the space provided on the left (MM/DD/YYYY) for each item. Additionally, provide a brief description on how the item was accomplished in the space below each item.

9. Taken at least one field trip for Journey and/or badge work:


Date Completed
Brief Description

10. Participated in at least one council-sponsored program:


Date Completed
Brief Description

11. Participated in at least one area Service Unit event:


Date Completed
Brief Description

12. Participated in at least one activity with another IGM or troop:


Date Completed
Brief Description

13. Invited non-Girl Scouts to attend at least one activity:


Date Completed
Brief Description

14. Learned about Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding in other countries:


Date Completed
Brief Description

15. Submitted at least one article and/or photo for council publications (or to a local newspaper) about her accomplishment(s):


Date Completed
Brief Description

16. Decorated a store window or public bulletin board in her school or other public area during Girl Scout Week AND submitted a photo to the council:


Date Completed
Brief Description

17. Participated in an activity promoting community Girl Scouting awareness:


Date Completed
Brief Description

18. Participated in an activity encouraging environmental awareness:


Date Completed
Brief Description

19. Participated in an activity exploring STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math):


Date Completed
Brief Description

20. Completed at least one Programs on Demand:


Date Completed
Brief Description

21. Supported the Daisy's Circle Campaign with any size gift:


Date Completed
Brief Description

22. Completed Early Bird registration by June 30, 2024:


Date Completed
Brief Description

23. Taken part in an age-appropriate travel experience:


Date Completed
Brief Description

24. Participated in a back-to-school event or curriculum night encouraging new girls to join Girl Scouts:


Date Completed
Brief Description

25. Completed the Girl Scout Voices Count survey and understand its importance:


Date Completed
Brief Description

26. Earned the My Promise/My Faith Award:


Date Completed
Brief Description

27. Earning the level’s Summit Award:


Date Completed
Brief Description

28. Earned any of the new Maker badges, released in fall 2023:


Date Completed
Brief Description

29. Participated in an age-appropriate outdoor activity:


Date Completed
Brief Description

30. Participated in a flag ceremony or a parade:


Date Completed
Brief Description

31. Participated in an activity to honor veterans:


Date Completed
Brief Description

Essay and Exception Request

1. Why did you decide to work toward becoming an Honor Girl Scout, and why do you feel you deserve this distinction? *

2. Do you need an exception to any of the "Required" or “Additional" items? *

Yes

No

2b. Please include the item number and describe why you are requesting an exception: *

Photo Submision

Please submit at least one photo of your IGM experience from the 2023-2024 Girl Scout year.

File Upload (up to 5): *

Signature

As a parent/caregiver, I verify that this Individual Girl Member has honestly met the requirements for Honor Girl Scout, and I proudly submit this application for recognition to the appropriate council staff.

Parent/Caregiver Signature: *

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