Badges highlighting notable individuals from the past or present. Includes inventors, leaders, artists, scientists, cultural icons, and other influential figures whose lives and accomplishments inspire youth.
- Adventure Figures: Badges that highlight athletes, Olympians, adventurers, and individuals known for physical achievement or outdoor exploration.
- Artists: Badges that highlight painters, sculptors, designers, illustrators, and other creative individuals known for their artistic styles or contributions to the arts.
- Changemakers: Badges featuring presidents, civil rights leaders, political figures, movement leaders, and others who drive social, national, or global change.
- Civic People: Badges that highlight government officials, judges, policymakers, diplomats, civil rights advocates, and others who serve in public roles shaping laws, justice, and civic life. Includes both historical and modern civic leaders.
- Entertainers: Badges that spotlight actors, musicians, dancers, comedians, and other performers who inspire through entertainment and the arts.
- Girl Scout Figures: Badges that celebrate individuals who were once Girl Scouts and went on to make an impact in their fields. Includes state‑based lists, historical alumnae, and themed collections like “50 Famous Girl Scouts.”
- Historical Figures: Badges that highlight influential individuals from the past whose actions shaped history, culture, or society.
- Icons: Badges that spotlight influential figures in beauty, fashion, style, and cultural expression across eras and regions.
- Innovators: Badges featuring inventors, founders, business leaders, and creators of new ideas, products, or movements that transformed industries or society.
- Military Figures: Badges featuring individuals who served in the armed forces, including decorated veterans, military leaders, and state‑based military personnel.
- Philanthropists: Badges that highlight individuals known for charitable giving, humanitarian work, social impact, and strengthening communities through service. Includes donors, nonprofit founders, social workers, and community organizers.
- Reference Lists: Curated lists that feature notable individuals organized by state, field, identity, or theme. Includes U.S. Historical Figures by State, Current Notable Figures, Philanthropists, Military Personnel, Famous Women by Religion, and other thematic collections.
- Scouting America Figures: Badges that celebrate individuals who participated in Scouting America programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) and went on to make an impact in their fields.
- Storytellers: Badges featuring writers, poets, journalists, playwrights, and literary figures whose words shape culture, imagination, and storytelling traditions.
- STEM Figures: Badges featuring scientists, astronauts, engineers, mathematicians, explorers, and innovators in STEM fields. Includes themed collections like Women in STEM and Computer Science History.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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