Gold Award Ceremony FAQ’s

Sep 1, 2026

Gold Award Ceremony FAQ’s provide clear guidance for Girl Scouts and caregivers on key dates, submission deadlines, and required steps. It covers the June 4, 2023 ceremony schedule location, the March 1 final report deadline and exit interview timing, and how eligibility is confirmed after the exit interview. The FAQ explains how communication is delivered via email, why completing the Gold Award Ceremony eForm matters for printed materials and RSVP, and the process for portraits, videography participation, tickets, attire, and where to find ceremony details, including webinar requirements.

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Gold Award Ceremony FAQs

Key Dates and Eligibility

Communication and Preparation Requirements

eForm, RSVP, Photos/Videos

Portraits and Videography Options

Ceremony Details, Tickets, and Attire

Gold Award Ceremony FAQ’s Q: When is the 2023 Gold Award Ceremony? A: The 2023 Gold Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Q: What is the deadline to submit a final report to be eligible for the June GSGLA Gold Award Ceremony? A: The annual deadline for a Girl Scout to submit their final report in HYPERLINK "https://gogold.girlscouts.org" GoGold is March 1. The exit interview must be completed within a week following the deadline. Any candidate that submits a final report by the March 1 deadline will be notified regarding their exit interview date via email. Q: How will I know if my project is approved, and if I am eligible to participate in the 2023 Gold Award Ceremony? A: At the conclusion of your exit interview, you will be informed if you have successfully completed all requirements to earn the Gold Award. You will also be informed if you’re eligible to participate in the 2023 Gold Award Ceremony. Q: In what ways will I receive communication leading up to the Gold Award Ceremony? A: Following the exit interview, Gold Award Girl Scouts will receive a formal letter of congratulations. Caregivers of recipients and troop leaders will also be copied on the congratulatory email. Throughout the award season (March – June), GSGLA will send reminders and updates to all recipients, their caregivers, and troop leaders via email. Caregivers and leaders are copied on all email communications, so they remain informed of all deadlines and happenings regarding the ceremony event. Q: Is there anything that GSGLA needs me to do in preparation for award season? A: GSGLA asks all Gold Award recipients to complete the following tasks: submit the Gold Award Ceremony eForm with any attachments and take a formal Gold Award portrait. These items are needed from each recipient whether they choose to participate in the ceremony event or not. The eForm submission and portrait are time sensitive tasks and have a firm deadline in mid-March (date TBA). Q: Why is submitting the Gold Award Ceremony eForm important? A: The eForm serves as a confirmation of information for all printed items for the ceremony such as the Gold Award Yearbook, certificate, ceremony program, and more. In addition, the eForm serves as your RSVP to the ceremony itself. Lastly, the eForm is also how the recipient will submit any photos or videos needed for the ceremony. Eforms must be submitted by assigned deadlines for the recipient’s photos, project description, etc. to be featured in the ceremony and other related printed materials. Q: Why does GSGLA ask me to have my portrait taken? Where do I go to take this portrait? A: We use formal Gold Award portraits for the GSGLA Gold Award Ceremony, related print, digital publications, and more! Belle N Beau Photography is the official photographer for GSGLA Gold Award Portraits. Belle N Beau Photography is located in Arcadia and can be reached at (626) 446-6000. They offer studio portrait appointments as well as predetermined portrait dates at our local GSGLA service and program centers to accommodate Gold Award Girl Scouts and their families. Attire for portraits consists of a white collared blouse, khaki tan pants or skirt, and your Girl Scout vest or sash with membership pins. More information regarding photography attire will be included in the congratulatory letter. Q: What are the videography opportunities about? How can I participate? A: GSGLA has a limited number of videography appointments available for recipients that wish to participate in sharing about their Girl Scout journey, their Gold Award experience, and more. Clips of these videos will be featured in the ceremony, on the GSGLA website, and in social media highlights. When GSGLA announces opportunities to participate in videography sessions, simply respond with your interest to be considered for a spot. Q: Once I have submitted my eForm and RSVP’d for the ceremony, what happens next? A: GSGLA will use the data submitte

FAQs

When is the 2023 Gold Award Ceremony, and where will it be held?

The 2023 Gold Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

What is the deadline for submitting a final report for June eligibility, and when must the exit interview be completed?

The annual deadline to submit the final report is March 1. The exit interview must be completed within a week following the deadline.

What does the Gold Award Ceremony eForm do, and why is it important?

The eForm confirms information used for printed ceremony items like the yearbook, certificate, and program. It also serves as the RSVP and is the method for submitting photos or videos needed for the ceremony.

Sep 1, 2026

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