Date: Sun May 17, 3:00 PM PDT - Sun May 17, 6:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Highest Awards
Level:
- Ambassadors,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers
Location: Lake Forest, CA
Girl Scout Graduates and Gold Award Recipients are invited to join us at the annual Green & Gold Celebration to recognize their achievements!
The Green & Gold Celebration is a chance for the Class of 2026 and Gold Award Recipients to reflect on and celebrate their Girl Scout Experience and be recognized! There will be photos, food, and fun at this special event.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 17th, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Costs:
FREE for Graduating or Gold Award Girl Scouts
$35 per guest to attend with their Girl Scout
During registration, Girl Scouts will be able to indicate what awards they qualify for and should be recognized for at the event.
Award Presented will Include:
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Girl Scout Gold Award
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Girl Scout Graduate Recognition
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Bridge to Adult Award
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Girl Scout 10 Year Award
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Juliette Low Spirit of Girl Scouting*
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Outstanding Senior Award*
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OC Faith Awards: OC Faith Mentor & OC Faith Explorer**
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Gold Award Scholarships***
* GSOC Grad Girl Scout Awards - Juliette Low Spirit of Girl Scouting Award and Outstanding Senior Girl Scout Recognition - will be presented at this event.
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The Juliette Low Spirit of Girl Scouting is awarded to 12th Grade Girl Scout Graduates to recognize their significant involvement in Girl Scouting activities.
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The Outstanding Senior Award is awarded to 12th Grade Girl Scout Graduates to recognize their achievements and involvement in Girl Scouting and within their communities.
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**To be considered for Spirit of Girl Scouting or Outstanding Senior recognition at the Green & Gold Celebration, Grads must submit the GSOC Grad Girl Award Submission Form
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Grad Girl Award Submission Deadline: March 22, 2026 @ 11:59 pm (references also due by March 22, 2026).
** The OC Faith Mentor certificate is presented to Girl Scouts who have earned 7 or more My Promise, My Faith (MPMF) Awards and helped younger Girl Scouts to earn the MPMF Awards; the OC Faith Explorer certificate is presented to Girl Scouts who have earned ALL 13 MPMF Awards.
To Earn the OC Faith Awards Certificate (OC Faith Mentor & OC Faith Explorer), Girl Scouts must submit the Girl Scout Faith Awards Report Form by 4/15/2026.
*** Gold Award Girl Scouts may apply in March/April for the 2026 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship. Seethis pagefor information including eligibility and benefits.
Optional Add-Ons:
Green & Gold Celebration Kits - Pre-order and save 10% on Green & Gold Celebration Kits to celebrate your Grads and Gold Award Girl Scouts!
Tribute Ads!
Celebrate your Girl Scout with a Tribute Ad in the 2026 Green & Gold Program! All attendees will receive a program, and your Girl Scout can be in it!
Tribute Ads:
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Purchase a Quarter page (4.25" w x 5.5" h) Tribute Ad for the Green & Gold Celebration printed program for $35.00 per ad.
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Purchase a Half page (8.5" w x 5.5" h) Tribute Ad for the Green & Gold Celebration printed program for $50.00 per ad.
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Purchase a Full page (8.5" w x 11" h) Tribute Ad for the Green & Gold Celebration printed program for $100.00 per ad.
Once purchased, please complete the Tribute Ad Content Form by 4/15/26.
Did you know? Graduating Girl Scouts can purchase a Young Alum Lifetime Membership at a special rate. Learn more about how you can stay connected as a Girl Scout Alum and become a Lifetime Member.
PHOTOS
We invite all Grads and Gold Award Girl Scouts to gather for the annual group photos. We will share the group photos with all participants.
See GSOC Notice of Filming and Photography.
**This is not a drop-off event. Girl Scouts must attend with a registered adult troop leader or another designated responsible adult. Adults must register to attend. Adult attendance is required to maintain proper ratios. Family guests are welcome; however, all attendees must be registered. See registration for pricing.
Accommodation Requests: Girl Scouts of Orange County welcomes the participation of ALL Girl Scouts and adults and aims to make our activities accessible for people with disabilities or specific needs. To make an Accommodations Request, please complete this form to initiate your request. If you have questions about this form or if you would like to discuss an accommodation, please contact customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
A confirmation email with all event details will be sent to those registered at least 7 days before the event. If you have any questions, please email customercare@girlscoutsoc.org.
