Lifesaving Awards
Girl Scouts have been honored since 1913 for meritorious deeds that helped save lives. Lifesaving Awards are national awards given to a registered Girl Scout who has saved or attempted to save human life under circumstances that indicate heroism or risk of her own life. These awards are reserved for those Girl Scouts who have performed acts of heroism beyond the degree of maturity and training expected for their age.
Training in health and safety is a part of the Girl Scout program. A Girl Scout, because of the Promise, Law, motto, and slogan to which she has subscribed, is expected to be resourceful, skilled, and competent – to have presence of mind and to be of service to others. Each situation has many unique factors, and many things are taken into consideration for determining if an act is of unusual bravery beyond that which is expected of a Girl Scout.
Volunteers can recognize a girl for acts of heroism for either of these lifesaving awards. Click here to download a copy of the Lifesaving Awards application.
Applications are heavily vetted, require witness statements, and must be submitted within six months of the incident. Completed applications that meet all requirements are submitted to Girl Scouts of the USA for consideration.
Contact the Girl Experience department through customercare@gsneo.org for additional details.
Bronze Cross
Special heroism or extraordinary risk faced to save/attempt to save another's life.
Medal of Honor
Gallantry in saving/attempting to save a life without risk to a girl's life.
