Gold badge | Blue Peter
The Gold Blue Peter badge is the rarest badge of them all and are only given to individuals for extraordinary achievements. If you think you have what it takes, find out how to apply below.
About the Blue Peter Gold badge
The Gold badge is the highest award in the Blue Peter family and they are very rare indeed. Each year only a very small number of badges are awarded to recognise and celebrate exceptional outstanding achievements. To earn a Gold badge, you must be aged 5-15 and have already earned at least one other Blue Peter badge.
Extraordinary adults can also be awarded a Gold Blue Peter badge. They are awarded to high profile personalities who are role models, inspiring the nation’s children. Blue Peter presenters and pets are usually awarded a gold badge to recognise their achievements on the show.
Gold badge application
To apply for a Gold badge you MUST have achieved one or more of the following:
Acted selflessly, but responsibly, with a single act of bravery that saved the life of another person.
Acted with outstanding courage, overcome adversity and made life better for another person, or community.
Worked independently, inspired others and affected positive change.
Made an extraordinary achievement, against the odds. For example, overcoming adversity and winning an international sporting event.
Please read the Blue Peter badges privacy notice before applying and read the Gold badge terms and to ensure your application isn't rejected.
If you believe you have achieved one of these, or know someone aged 5-15 who has that you would like to nominate, please write to us and tell us about it, including your full name, your home postal address and postcode and other contact details. Post your application (with the correct stamp) to:
Blue Peter
MediaCityUK
Salford, M50 2BH
Want to nominate someone else for a Gold badge?
Only a few Blue Peter Gold badges are handed out each year and we love to award them to people you think truly earned one. We would love to hear who you think deserves a Gold badge and why. Find out how to nominate someone who has achieved something amazing, helped a brilliant cause or is a true role model!
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