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Design the 2027 Caring for My Community Patch
Unleash your inner artist and create a patch you and your Girl Scout sisters would be proud to wear in 2027.
Let your creativity shine! Designs may be thoughtful, funny, quirky, serious, etc.—as long as they come from the heart. The winning artwork will be featured on the Caring for My Community patch for 2027.
Your design should reflect:
- What helping the community looks like to you.
- How Girl Scouts make the world a better place.
Contest Rules
- Artwork must include: (1) “Caring for My Community", (2) "2027", and (3) “GSCTX”.
- Girls must use the patch template. Designs submitted without using a template will not be accepted.
- Only one entry per Girl Scout is permitted.
- Designs must be original and may not contain existing or copyrighted photos, illustrations, renderings, or artificial intelligence (AI).
- Girl Scouts must be registered at Girl Scouts of Central Texas for the 2026-2027 membership year.
- Girl Scouts must have permission from their parent/caregiver to participate.
- Valid parent/caregiver contact information must be provided on the entry form.
- By submitting a design, you understand that the winning design will be traced and formatted using professional software to ensure the patch is formatted for stitching. Additionally, some design modifications may be necessary to adhere to Girl Scouts brand standards.
Download Patch Template (PDF)
- Please scan the artwork to preserve readability and quality.
- If you must photograph the artwork with a mobile device, please be mindful of lighting and angles.
Contest Winner
The patch design winner will be announced in November, and the winner's parent/caregiver will be notified at the email address or phone number provided on the entry form.
If you have any questions, please email communications@gsctx.org.
Submissions must be received by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Earn the 2026 Patch
See a need. Take action. Make an impact. Earn your 2026 Caring for My Community patch by creating positive change in Central Texas and leading with courage, confidence, and character.
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