Category Archives: Gold Award
Gold Awards: Impacting Communities
There were several outstanding projects that were recently completed. I wanted to high light a few of them…enjoy! Elizabeth B. SU 63 Metuchen Safety Camp Elizabeth created a camp for children ages 4-6 to learn about various types of safety. … Continue reading
Gold Award Project Featured on MSGVarsity
Allison Pine wanted to create a different kind of sports program for the children of her community. During her preliminary research for her Gold Award, Allison discovered that sports programs for children with special needs and Autism did not exist at all in her community. … Continue reading
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Grant Opportunity
ANN INC., parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, would like to challenge you to develop a project at your school or in your community that will advance women and girls. (Sound like a Gold Award project?) The Vital Voices ANNpower … Continue reading
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2011 Gold Award Dinner
On Sunday, June 5, 2011, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey recognized the 2010-2011 Gold Award Recipients. This year 170 young women earn this prestigious award. The celebration was held at the Bridgewater Manor, with over 61 girls and their families … Continue reading
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Newark Youth Learn Science and Math, the Fun Way
Sarah Q. Summer Fun for Kids Troop: 65633 SU: 60 Sarah recently completed her Gold Award and came in to Council to discuss the program she created. During Sarah’s preliminary research she “learned that less than half of Newark’s 8th grade … Continue reading
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Gold Award Recipient Speaks at White House International Women’s Day Reception
GSHNJ’s own 2009 National Young Women of Distinction, Shannon McNamara, of Basking Ridge, spoke at the White House International Women’s Day Reception. The event was hosted by Michelle Obama on March 8th, marking the 100th anniversary of the International Women’s … Continue reading
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Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Award Program
Announcing the last call for nominations for the 2011 Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Award Program. Guardian will grant a total of $30,000 to 15 teen female business owners and entrepreneurs. Nominations will be accepted through February 28, 2011. Teachers, parents, … Continue reading
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2011 National Young Women of Distinction: Call for Nominations
Now is the time to apply for the National Young Women of Distinction Award. Did you show extraordinary leadership through your Gold Award? Did your efforts lead to a sustainable impact on the community? Did you go above and beyond? Then … Continue reading
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Changing the Way One School Teaches
Elsa G. Troop 40396, SU 41- Elizabeth, NJ Project: Beauty, Inside & Out We recently had the pleasure to speak with Elsa about her Gold Award project. Elsa set out to change the way a local high school taught sexual … Continue reading
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Go For The Gold!
If you have been contemplating starting your Gold Award, we have two words for you: Do it! Do it, and don’t wait. Ok, so that’s five words, but you get our point. The Gold Award is going to help you … Continue reading
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