2011 –Gold Torch Award

This is listed on the GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log for Seniors and Ambassadors. It is likely replacing the Senior Silver and Gold Torch Award when GSUSA announces the new badges in August.

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.

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Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Complete a Journey.
  2. Take a leadership position at school, place of worship, library, town council, community center, after-school club, or a similar organization, or join a Girl Planning Board and serve a leadership role in GSUSA. The length varies depending on your position, but typically should last 3 months to one year.

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

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Two steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Complete an Ambassador Leadership Journey.
  2. Serve for one full term in a leadership position at your school, place of worship, library, town council, community center, after-school club, or a similar organization…. The length of your service will depend on the term specified by the organization or the particular role.
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Multi-level GSUSA 2011 Leadership Awards.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Leadership pin and goes under the bridging badge, in front or above the standard pins – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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