2025 Girl Scout Highest Awards Yearbook
These Girl Scouts earned a Highest Award between March 16, 2024 and March 15, 2025.
Bronze Award Girl Scouts Take Action
When Girl Scout Juniors work together, big change can happen. As a team, they discover a topic they care about, make a plan and take action to make a difference. Girls meet new people and have the kind of fun that happens when you harness the power of teamwork. The Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve— is a national award with national standards that represents the dedication girls contribute to making the world a better place.
Troop 1806
Feeding the Community
Alexa Armstrong
The Puppy Project
Staaja Simmons
Troop 1879
Buddy Benches
Christine Buller
Nora Byrd
Camryn Dejesus
Adelynn Overton
Lexi Schlegel
Sophia Shelley
Carina Sinicrope
Song Toeung
Troop 2072
Community
Building Flower Power
Kathryn Anderson
Raelynn Ferguson
Ryleigh Ferguson
Layla Fox
Jocelyn Gwynn
Ella Knight
Lillian LaPlante
Elizabeth Melvin
Troop 2280
Helping Foster Families with Needs in Rutherford County
Emma Earls
Troop 2331
Operation Make a Difference
Nikolett Darstein
London Samuel
Parker Springs
Troop 2449
Cornhole Connections
Emily Hensley
Isabelle Keen
Alayna Myers
Aubrey Ramsey
Troop 2530
Helping the CROCommunity Relief Organization
Riley Bleffer
Troop 2609
Buddy Benches & Refreshing Girl Scout Meeting Space
Faith Williams
Troop 2665
Organizing and Upgrading Our Girl Scout Meeting Space
Jane Amoureux
Troop 2825
Support for Animal Shelter
Chesney Anderson
Morgan Lewis
Emily Verbeke
Troop 2988
Promoting Pollinators
Population
Camden Gilson
Hayley Jones
Mina Morgan
Amy Norton
Haley Windham
Troop 10084
Beauty in Our Community
Grey Enos
Makalia Fair
Elliott Hutchins
Adelaide Lee
Sadie Proctor
Bailey Wells
Jazlyn Caldero-Rodriguez, Maggie Dooley, Elizabeth Gagnon, Cecilia LaMontague, Shiloh LaMontague, Gianna Oliveira, Haylee Ponce and Amelia Sapp of Troop 13101 gave back to their favorite camp by cleaning the Craft House at Keyauwee Program Center. They also researched organization methods and took on the big challenge of sorting supplies so that future campers can enjoy getting creative.
Dwa Carson, Mackenzie Morris, Emily Pierro and Genesis Whitlow of Troop 13275 created a sensory garden at Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center complete with musical instruments, an educational game, bird houses and a bee house.
Troop 10116
Escape the Vape
Kerrigan Bishop
Clara Cole
Kymani Cremedy
Lettie Good
Anna Perry
Kennedy Thomas
Troop 10166
Blessing Box
Kessa Bell
Piper Brafford
Sadie Carswell
Natalie James
Kyla Kromis
Destiny Long
Kailynn Thomas
Antalya Zografos
Troop 10171
S.T.E.A.M.
Afternoon
Maggie Boland
Marit Brady
Iris Donohue
Amelia Edwards
Caris Filloy
Amelia Gehrt
Ruby Gill
Kathleen Johnson
Lauren Lazoff
Kathryn Murray
Quinn
Rothenburger
Troop 10181
Hattie Deavor
Friendship Quilt
Sterling Beeson
Troop 10324
Protect the Pollinators
Dreya Dillard
Troop 10355
How to Help the Elderly
Amy Pritchard
Troop 12967
Get Outdoors with HB
Riley Patton
Troop 13009
Motivational Key Rings and Supplies for Orphans
Magnolia Tyree
Camryn Upton
Troop 13084
Animal Shelter
Pantry Donation Drive
Danielle Carpenter
Olivia Henderson
MaKennley
Mayberry
Troop 13091
Helping Less Fortunate People
Anastasia Connor
Isabella Connor
Bella Rector
Emma Rector
Raegan Rufty
Troop 13101
Craft House at KPC
Jazlyn CalderoRodriguez
Maggie Dooley
Cecilia LaMontague
Shiloh LaMontague
Gianna Oliveira
Haylee Ponce
Amelia Sapp
Your Vote is Your Voice
Elizabeth Gagnon
Coco Garcia
Mackenzie Stallings
Troop 13179
Bat Conservation International
Piper Heck
Adeline Kay
Alivia Lewis
Quinn Parker
Willow Roberts
Addison Whitman
Troop 13236
Blessing Buckets
Mary Jones
Sierra Larson
Harlynn Mathis
Whitney Millard
Cloie Overcash
Josey Woodson
Troop 13238
Adoption Bags for the Animal Shelter
Addysyn
Armstrong
Jeidymar CortesCruz
Mavis Edmonds
Kambria Knarr
Ella Miller-Hill
Madison Rose
Emma Surprenant
Mileena Ventresca
Troop 13259
AWE - Art With Everyone
Chandra Sengupta
Troop 13275
Sensory Garden
Dwa Carson
Mackenzie Morris
Emily Pierro
Genesis Whitlow
Troop 13394
Anthony’s Plot
Food Desert
June Crotts
Genesis Hawkes
Stelling Moore
Frances Morris
Willow Schoening
Rylee Stonich
Lynnleigh Voigt
Troop 20024
Blessing Box
Kaitlyn Freeman
Natalie Hatley
Kerina Salce
Nikolett Darstein, London Samuel and Parker Springs of Troop 2331 hosted a donation drive to collect nonperishable food, hygiene items and gently used clothes. They visited the Bethesda Center and distributed the supplies to their neighbors in need.
Kenzee Farrell of Troop 30011 built a little free library for the women living at Freedom House. She then filled the box by hosting a donation drive at her school.
Troop 30011
Freedom House
Little Library
Kenzee Farrell
Troop 30018
Tie Blankets, Cat
Toys and Donations for Juliette’s House
Iris Brown
Madelyn Cosgrove
Sylvia D’tela
Reece Gordon
Sophia McGlynn
Makenzie Miller
Katherine Moreton
Summerlyn
Stimpson
Bailee Strickland
Troop 30021
Pollinator Garden and Beautification
Project
Lillian Anderson
Alexandria Erauth
Cecelia Frace
Eliza Henz
Cora Houser
Madelyn Kinlaw
Avery Pool
Noelle Shade
Stevie Grace Shaffrey
Troop 30027
Wild Tails Animal
Enrichmant
Haven Beck
Alice Craven
Harmony Keller
Zoe Lovings
Hadley Pugh
Blakeley Sell
Addilyn Smith
Kaydence Smith
Paisley Smith
Chesnea Terry
Troop 30061
For the Animals
Sawyer Allen
Oona Dulaney
Serenity Hadfield
Isis Tenneson
Troop 30078
Birdhouses on the Greenway
Eliana Bowman
Amelia Edwards
Celia Reynolds
Troop 40005
Adoption Fair
Isabelle Edwards
Adalynn Hartong
Mila Holcomb
Ava Loflin
Cecelia Pierson
Apphia Scott
Lucy Tenkate
Troop 40008
Adopt-A-Thon
Chelsea Brown
Gianna Cuevas
Maeleigh Davis
Elizabeth Flowers
Mia Kazim
Isabella Michael
Troop 40029
Manna Food Bank
Volunteer Space Enhancement and Expansion
Josie Cridlin
Autumn Hall
Sadie Sponder
Nora Taylor
Play Creates
Community
Quinn Kiger
Frankie Wolber
The Mountain
Low Ropes Course
Refresh
Ashlyn Youngman
Troop 40039
Bunny Care Bags
Alyxa Watson
Troop 40129
Pollinators and Their Global
Importance
Jaylee Caudill
Laila Church
Trinity Shew
Troop 40443
Community Pet
Pantry
Phoebe Anderson
Quinn McInnis
Ah’Mirah Parker
Emma Ross
Miranda Scott
Angel Williams, Troop 13012
Troop 41353
Kids at Play Anti
Gun Violence
Campaign
Sariya Jones
Chelsea Brown, Gianna Cuevas, Maeleigh Davis, Elizabeth Flowers, Mia Kazim and Isabella Michael of Troop 40008 hosted an adoption event for Twin Oaks Animal Shelter. They created posters to advertise their event, spoke with visitors to encourage adoption, entertained the dogs and later brought collected supply donations to the shelter.
Silver Award Girl Scouts Make A Difference
When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve—a national award with national standards that represents the time, leadership, creativity and effort girls contribute to making their communities better.
Juliette 134
Clucks for Bucks
Addison Hedrick
Juliette 148
Word Power
Made Easy Made
Interactive
Sahasra Narsipuram
Juliette 149
Dental Health for At Risk Youth
Sarah Grace Gregorio
Troop 2000
Buddy Benches
Lindyn Brooks
Foster Care
Welcome Bags
Caroline Morgan
Troop 2396
Sunroom Design
Ali Mcfarland
Nora Peeler
Molli Sossamon
Kaitlyn Sullivan
Troop 2469
JAMES Trail
Mackenzie Babson
Ava Kuecker
Emery Moore
Julia Rigsbee
Troop 2665
PAW Alliance
Foster Parent
Care Pamphlets
Lily Brooks
Cady B Dunn
Troop 2729
Transforming Space for Community and Growth
Katelynne Tippey
Kierstin Tippey
Troop 2820
Comforting Ports for Cancer Patients
Kendall Cepeda
Troop 10357
Sawbucks for Girl Scout Camps
Azya Laing
Cali Walls
Sniffin’ Out a Good Time
Katherine McClamrock
Troop 12334
Community Boost
Allison Wright
Troop 12474
Camp Reach
Spring Fling
Meredith Ferree
Emma Weaver
Reagan Woodliff
Troop 12615
Kindness Cards
Natalie Byrd
Outdoor Science
Education Kits
MacKenna Langdon
Alison Pierce
Troop 12810
Adopt-A-Street
Lily Pearce
Two Rivers Health Fair and Med Kits
Johanna Pickering
Anabelle Vannoy
Viviane Vannoy
Izzy White
Troop 12932
Birdhouses in the Park
Amerah Pearson
Troop 12967
Backpacks for Foster Kids
Tessa Cheek
Restoring Nature
Trail
Caryss Patton
Troop 12987
Clean Clothes for Kids
Evelyn Bocci
Items for Babies
Melody Morgan
Troop 12993
Goat Playground
Edith Kenerly
Penelope King
Edith Kenerly and Penelope King of Troop 12993 built a goat playground for Red Dog Farm to keep the animals entertained rather than getting into trouble.
Troop 13009
Girls Get Active, Basketball
Michaela Tichy
Girls Get Active, Dance
Avyelle Brinn
Girls Get Active, Soccer
Madelyn Brinn
Lily Nye
Girls Get Active, Swimming
Shelby Kistler
Madisyn Upton
Troop 13012
Snuggly Dog
Bed Project
Ella DeGain
Troop 13041
Blanket Making with Proceeds
Going to Project Linus
Kamdyn Casarella
Amelia Harryman
Maya Sossamon
Lillian Taylor
Troop 13043
Project Reef Ball
Lily Johnson
Bayley Moore
Troop 13069
Chalkboard Wall, Mulching, General Maintenance
Kaelyn Cauthen
Genevieve Cranford
Brandy Kinley
Makenzie Naquin
Interactive Music Wall, Mud/Dirt
Kitchen, General Maintenance
McKenzie Emerson
Tallie Emerson
Troop 13134
Piedmont School
Mural
Emelyn Foose
Abigail Poueymirou
Lillyin Williams
Troop 13135
Buddy Benches
June Lanier
Adalyn Logan
Madeline Reaves
Natalie Thomas Caroline Morgan of Troop 2000 collected donations of personal care items, comfort items and duffle bags to support foster children in her community. She also supported a community closet for foster care families by organizing inventories and welcoming shoppers during back-toschool events.
Olivia Farris, Grace Kucera, Alexandra Maga and Anna Robinson of Troop 20013 created resusable period pads for girls and women in Malawi who face limited access to feminine products and cultural stigmas around monthly cycles.
Troop 13148
Southwest
Elementary School
Gaga Pit
Avery Smith
Troop 13181
Pet Pal Packages
Anna Carlene Hunt
Carlie Smith
Troop 13228
Access to Knowledge
Isabella Stonger
Abby Walters
Troop 20013
Malawi Period Pad
Project
Olivia Farris
Grace Kucera
Alexandra Maga
Anna Robinson
Period Peace of Mind
Zoe Barthelemy
Savannah Butler
Hannah Russo
Troop 20023
The LCA Seating
Project
Bailey Livengood
Troop 20024
Operation Comfort
Abigayle Lookadoo
Troop 20032
Buddy Bench
Anna Greer
Troop 20049
Books for AIG
Students
Alivia Isaac
Creating a Calming Space
Glory Davis
Abigail Vickers
Wheelchair
Accessible Raised Gardens for the Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center
Hallie Matheny
Olivia Raneri
Troop 30098
Playground
Revamp at Clyde
Central UMC
Chloe Ball
Troop 40554
Sewing for a Cause
Jokoiya Boseman
Layla Hadley
Deborah Monahan
Mckenna Murray
Troop 40655
Coding RocksBrownie Block!
Olivia Free
Sage Hill
Troop 41353
Cadette’s Guide to Sexual Assult
Kayla Adamson
Hallie Matheny and Olivia Raneri of Troop 20049 built wheelchair accessible raised gardens for Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center and provided dirt and plants to increase outdoor activity options for the residents.
Gold Award Girl Scouts Change the World
Gold Award Girl Scouts are change-makers. They have changed the world, changed their lives and earned the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting.
To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout identifies an issue in their community, drafts a plan to address a root cause and leads a team of volunteers to implement it. When the project is complete, the Gold Award Girl Scout and their team have made a sustainable impact on the world that continues to last beyond their involvement.
It’s a huge accomplishment that also impacts the Gold Award Girl Scout as a person. How they see the world—and how the world sees them—is forever changed. It’s also a credential that will be with them for the rest of their life; having the Girl Scout Gold Award on a high school transcript or resumé can make a Girl Scout stand out when it comes to college admissions, scholarship applications, internships and job interviews.
The Trifecta Award honors girls who have earned all three of Girl Scouting’s highest awards – the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Silver Award and Gold Award!
Gayasha Abeykoon Food Insecurity Awareness
Gayasha, a member of Girl Scout Troop 41738, partnered with Freedom House Farm and Guilford College United Methodist Church to address food insecurity awareness. After installing gardens at each location, she made it possible to produce and donate 750 pounds of food to be donated to low-income families. Gayasha also hosted six nutrition classes for kids, as well as one class for adult refugees, to share information on locating fresh produce, proper food storage and preparation and how to read nutrition labels.
Kaveesha Abeykoon Pollinator Conservation
Kaveesha, a member of Girl Scout Troop 41738, partnered with the Greensboro Science Center and Stokesdale Town Council to educate students on environmental conservation and create a pollinator garden. She taught five classes to over 90 students, aged 6-12, on the importance of pollinators and ways to protect them. She created an informational website to reach a wider audience, and a QR code is displayed at the Greensboro Science Center’s Butterfly Garden and Stokesdale Town Park to reach more people. Park visitors will also find a library of books on pollinators to continue education for the community.
Ava Anzalone Salty Surf Revolution
Ava, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1893, connected with St. James Elementary School and Catawba Springs Elementary School to educate students on how they can make a positive impact on ocean health even from afar. Ava designed a lesson with activities, presentations and games to educate fifth grade students and local Girl Scout troops on how their actions impact the ocean while at the beach or at home, how pollution like trash has a negative effect on its animals and how to practice habits that will make a difference throughout their lives. She incorporated the local fifth grade science curriculum into her materials to create a cohesive learning experience for the students.
Emilee Bradley Comfort and Compassion: Supporting Children in Western North Carolina
Emilee, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2024, supported community recovery after Hurricane Helene. She worked to refurbish a flood-damaged room at Creative Beginnings Daycare, collect donation items for families in need and provide educational opportunities for students. By partnering with the Global Game Changers and Valmead Elementary School, Emilee was able to provide social-emotional learning workshops to teach students the value of empathy, community service and civic engagement. The curriculum teaches children how trauma affects mental health and encourages healthy coping strategies, and Emilee facilitated discussions on compassion and helping others after disasters.
Ava Cabbell
The Global Fairy Garden
Ava, a member of Girl Scout Troop 40850, partnered with the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum to create a safe space for children to have unstructured outdoor play, stimulate their imagination and learn about different cultures from around the world. Visitors will learn vocabulary relating to gardens, fairies, countries and architectural elements through cards placed in front of each house of the fairy garden.
Evelyn Chandler Free Summer Volleyball Camp
Evelyn, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2480, hosted a free kid’s volleyball camp. She planned each minute of practice, organized volunteers and spread the word with signups and flyers to communicate with families. Not only did the children learn new lessons and skills about volleyball and teamwork, but they also enjoyed snacks and a drawstring bag, competed in a game to showcase their skills for their families at the end of the week and earned awards for their hard work.
Eva Cronin
Lake Hickory Downhill Mountain Bike Trail
Eva, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1798, researched and designed a bike trail with Jim Horton Designs and partnered with the Northwest NC Mountain Bike Alliance to complete and maintain the trail. She then planned and executed a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for this new trail that is for all skill levels, includes technical features like jumps and berms and will remain a sustainable community resource.
Sienna Davidson
Sassy Cat Supporters
Sienna, a member of Girl Scout Troop 10492, partnered with the Watauga Humane Society in Boone for her Gold Award project, “Sassy Cat Supporters.” She created a website and booklet to inform groups like volunteers, college students and Girl Scouts about the importance of fostering to inspire change and increase the number of available families. She assembled kits to support new foster parents with essentials such as litter boxes, food and blankets, and she also presented community events to support the foster programs.
Morgan Emehel Self-defense Club
Morgan, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2307, collaborated with her karate instructors and martial arts experts to plan the curriculum and structure the classes to create a self-defense awareness and training program for students that attend boarding schools and colleges to reduce risk of assault and create a safer, more supportive educational environment. She then established the Self-defense Club at her residential high school to share self-defense techniques, promote awareness of personal safety and empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle threatening situations effectively. Morgan also created a YouTube channel for the project with instructional videos and tutorials to be shared digitally to a broader audience of students.
Lauren Forbes Sensory Room
Lauren, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2147, renovated a room at Rescue House Church and installed a beam to hold swings, gathered sensory and fidget toys and added flexible seating options, including a small tent and rugs. She painted an abstract mural with calming colors and added fabric lighting covers to block out some of the harsh LED lighting that previously existed in the room.
Karen Francoeur
Outdoor Music Wall
Karen, a Juliette 114 Girl Scout, partnered with Canton Central United Methodist Church to design and install an outdoor music wall in the preschool play area that exposes kids to different sounds with different materials, like PVC pipes, metal pipes, muffin tins and outdoor drums, that let them explore different forms of percussive music.
Ava Geisler
Free Community Library
Ava, a Juliette 151 Girl Scout, partnered with The Beloved Community United Methodist Church to create a free community library stocked with a variety of books and magazines catering to all age ranges. The community is no longer a book desert because of the print and digital books, online resources and educational tools available on the library’s website.
Hannah Hicks
Map and Trail Signs at Victory Mountain Wesleyan Church Camp
Ava, a member of Girl Scout Troop 41495, coordinated and led teams of volunteers to hand-paint sixty directional signs with arrows to guide campers on their adventures at Victory Mountain Wesleyan Camp. She designed a printed map of the 170-acre camp including facilities, hiking trails and special event locations to be posted around the property and shared with visitors. Hannah also developed a digital version of the map with a QR code that campers can scan for instant access to trail information on their phones, offering a long-term solution for visitors. 18
Emma Fairy Hilton Fostering Animal Friends
Emma, a member of Girl Scout Troop 41704, partnered with Red Dog Farm, a local animal rescue agency that helps place into foster care a variety of animals like dogs, cats and farm animals such as goats and horses. She hand-crafted 17 dress-up items like hats and collars to use as photo props to boost Red Dog Farm’s promotions and generate more interest in fostering. Emma also shared fliers with local high schools to recruit foster families (and promote fostering as a way to earn community service hours) and hosted a movie night where attendees met some of the rescue animals and learned about fostering opportunities.
Naomi Hines
Mission Mental Health: Teens Take Control
Naomi, a Juliette 117 Girl Scout, collaborated with her school counselor to develop a peer leader training curriculum focused on teen mental health awareness for the Wolfpack Leaders of Haywood Early College. The presentations include stress management techniques, starting conversations around mental health, how to recognize the signs of someone who needs support and when or how to find adult help. The Wolfpack Leaders voted to implement Naomi’s training twice per year for their team and to create another version of the training for the broader student body to use at the beginning of each school year. Naomi also created a student mental health resource center at the school, shared posters and created an Instagram to share mental health and stress management tips for teens.
Madelyn Hovis Busy Boards for Special Education Learners
Madelyn, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2305, partnered with Iron Station Elementary School to create busy boards for special education learners that are durable and customized to the needs of their students. After reviewing the motor and cognitive skills they needed to work on, as well as the safety and maintenance of the boards, she developed three designs – ABCs, numbers and weather – and created 10 of each based on the number of students. She worked with an organization at her church who agreed to make a yearly donation to the classroom to put toward resources and help with any future repairs. She also created board-building instructions to be shared with other teachers across the 14 elementary schools in the district and reach more students in need.
Avery James Golden Theatricals
Avery, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2171, addressed the loss of the theater program at Bethany Community School and collaborated with her teacher to lead the Bethany Golden Theater Club, and, after pitching the idea to the school’s leaders, the club was established as an afterschool program. Avery hosted interest meetings, and students began to join after school each week to learn skills and work on productions. The club started with a production of Clue and, as it grew to over 30 members, they also planned a fall production of Alice in Wonderland where community members were invited to enjoy the performance and the students’ hard work.
Danielle Johnson Calm Down Kits
Danielle, a Juliette 157 Girl Scout, designed a Calm Down Kit for all classrooms at Elon Elementary School in English and Spanish that teach kids behavioral management strategies and help them better understand emotions. She also hosted workshops to train teachers about the kits and encouraged them to use Social Emotional Learning like reaching outside of classroom instruction to create a positive environment for growth.
Emily Lewis Touch and Grow
Emily, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2493, partnered with Greensboro Academy to build an outdoor sensory garden that serves as both a learning center and a safe space for the students to unwind from the stress of the school day. She led a team to clear land, build a texture wall, install a balance beam and add plants throughout the garden. She also created a website to share the project so that others who are interested in constructing an outdoor sensory garden will have a blueprint.
Callie Lippard Protecting
Pollinators
Callie, a member of Girl Scout Troop 12948, partnered with St. Mary’s and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church to spread awareness of the importance of pollinators in the ecosystem and inform community members on how they can help this population. She installed an educational pollinator garden beside the church’s vegetable garden which includes a variety of flowers that are beneficial to species like bees, butterflies and birds with QR codes that lead visitors to a website Callie designed with more information on the plants. She hosted a luncheon at the church with only food and drinks provided by pollinators to demonstrate their importance to the food industry along with educational handouts detailing the many foods and drinks that pollinators make possible.
Kayla McGlockton New Beginnings Guidebook
Kayla, a member of Girl Scout Troop 13035, created a book and made it available at Doris Henderson Newcomers School’s library to help immigrant students navigate their new community and focus on the positive parts of their journey. The guidebook teaches students about American culture, food, activities and weather. Kayla also hosted a donation drive for clothing and school supplies for the school’s pantry.
Gabrielle McIntyre
Finding Joy in Art
Gabrielle, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2480, partnered with Journey Adult Day Center in Greensboro to design and paint a mural inside the facility to lift the spirits of the clients and bring them happiness. She also ran an art supply drive to donate to senior citizens and promote artistic expression throughout the older generation.
Abby Miller Traits and Inclusion Mural
Abby, a member of Girl Scout Troop 13042, partnered with The Brawley School to remind students to prevent bullying and support inclusion of one another. The Brawley School is an International Baccalaureate school which focuses on IB Learner Profile Traits: Caring, Balanced, Communicators, Principled, Risk-takers, Open-minded, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Inquirers and Reflective. Abby created a mural highlighting the school’s emblem and symbols of the traits. She also created a QR code which links to a website that explains the traits and how they apply to everyday life through the inclusion and uplifting of others.
Caroline Miller Loved. Welcomed. Heard.
Caroline, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2328, launched an initiative to build a city of love, support and persistence toward addressing the nation’s rising homelessness crisis. She partnered with the Interactive Resource Center to design and host seven local events including donation drives, activities, supply deliveries and a mental health luncheon. Caroline also collaborated with the City of Greensboro to publish a digital library of essential and emergency resources on the Downtown Greensboro smart kiosks and share physical prints throughout Greensboro and High Point.
Sierra Mussetter Project Positivity
Sierra, a member of Girl Scout Troop 13100, circulated wellness surveys to confirm the struggles that local young women are facing like anxiety and depression. She then created a booklet to be shared with pediatricians, community centers, schools and other groups that outlines the challenges faced by girls, the need for positive connections and messages of support and resilience. Over 100 booklets were printed for physical circulation, and a digital version can be used for e-mail distribution as a printable download to reach even more people.
Norah Parrish Going for Gold at Barkdale Park
Norah, a member of Girl Scout Troop 13077, installed a dog agility course and hosted a grand re-opening of Barkdale Park where she had over 100 attendees.
Norah also partnered with Ruff Love Rescue to provide a pet adoption fair at the event.
Ginger Riddle Halos for Hay
Ginger, a member of Girl Scout Troop 30212, partnered with Charles D. Owen High School’s chapter of Future Farmers of America to impact a national issue in the agricultural community of providing clean, noncontaminated feed for livestock animals. She led a team of volunteers to build two elevated livestock feed storage containers to improve the cleanliness of the barn and the health of the animals. The containers feature a hay bale string collector to encourage recycling and reduce livestock health issues, as the twine is often left on the barn floor.
Hannah Rochester Building Programs for Service Unit Engagement
Hannah, a member of Girl Scout Troop 41704, created Daisy Day for kindergarten and first grade Girl Scouts and Brownie Bash for second and third grade Girl Scouts as annual service unit events to encourage girls to stay in the program, meet other troops and have fun while learning and giving back.
Morgan Schmidt Mental Health and Movement
Morgan, a member of Girl Scout Troop 12021, partnered with South Newton Elementary School to address the effects of isolation and virtual learning for students after the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan designed and implemented eight interactive outdoor murals to provide physical activities and learning resources for students to practice mental health skills and have fun through art, games and exercise.
Alexandra Stansberry Registration Ready: Spreading the Word About Voter Registration
Alexandra, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2781, partnered with various community organizations to inform over 350 local high school and community college students in a non-partisan way about the importance of their civic duty and connect them with resources to complete the voter registration process.
Girl Scout Volunteers Support Excellence
Thank you to our Silver and Gold Award Committees for supporting our Girl Scouts as they pursue their Girl Scout Highest Awards. By making sure projects meet national standards and providing advice and guidance during project implementation, you help Girl Scouts deliver meaningful change on issues important to them.
Silver Award Committee
Evelyn Hackney
Patti Hubbard
Brenda Newsome
Beth Steelmon
Gold Award Committee
Carol Covington
Jessie Getliffe
Alice Gray
Evelyn Hackney
Bethany Howell
Patti Hubbard
Sarah Hudson
Angela Hunter
Samantha Lippard
Ashley Merrill
Jan Merrill
Brenda Newsome
Nancy Smith
Beth Steelmon
Tracy Vance
Andrea Vaughan
Shari Velasquez
Medal of Honor Girl Scouts Are Decision Makers
The Girl Scouts of the USA Medal of Honor is awarded for exceptional bravery and quick thinking to save a life without risking one’s own life. It’s one of the highest honors in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who have demonstrated heroism in an emergency.
Gracie Bowling
Gracie, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2558, aided a fellow student when they abruptly collapsed during class. Gracie assessed breathing and circulations, checked vitals and monitored the classmate’s condition until EMS arrived. With Gracie’s calm manner and First Aid/CPR training she learned in Girl Scouts, she was able to delegate responsibilities to the other students and get her classmate through a seizure.
Naomi Hines
Congratulations Naomi! You have worked hard and shown incredible dedication to earn your Girl Scout Gold Award! Your hard work has paid off as you reached your goal of earning all three Girl Scout Highest Awards. Each of these awards represent the positive impact you have made on others. Keep shining bright; the world is yours to conquer as you set new goals. We are proud of everything you have achieved in Girl Scouts!
Love, Mom and Dad
Ava Cabbell
Ava, congratulations on earning your Gold Award! From Daisy to Ambassador, you have always embodied the ideals of the Girl Scouts and demonstrated leadership at every level. We are extremely proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what your future holds at UCLA.
Love, Mom, Dad & Samantha
Sierra Mussetter
Sierra, you exemplify the spirit of the Girl Scout Gold Award through your exceptional service to your community, troop, family and friends. Your dedication to community service is evident in your impactful project that identifies the needs of young women and demonstrates a deep commitment to making a difference. Within your troop, you have been a source of inspiration and leadership, guiding your peers with enthusiasm, inclusion and integrity.
Love, Mom Aka. 13100 Troop Leader
Hannah Hicks
Congratulations on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award!
Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference are truly inspiring. This achievement reflects not only your hard work but your heart—and the world is better for it. I’m so proud of you!
Love, Mom and Dad
Emilee Bradley
Emilee, we are beyond proud of you for earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! Your heart, strength, and compassion shine in everything you do. Helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene shows your true character—kind, brave, and selfless. You’ve made a real difference in the lives of so many. We love you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things still ahead.
Love always, Mom, Seth and Grayson
Emma Fairy Hilton
We are so proud of your kind heart and your accomplishments in Girl Scouting. You set your goal for a Gold Award as a Daisy Scout and you did it! Congratulations!
Love, Mom, Dad and Lauren
Lauren Forbes
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments in your 9 year journey in Girl Scouts. We are so very proud of you for completing the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. We look forward to seeing what your future holds for you.
Love, Dad, Mom & G
Kayla N. McGlockton
Wow! Incredible accomplishment! Since Daisy you were set to do great things! As a Girl Scouts Media Girl at the 2017 Girl Scout Convention and as a National Delegate at the 2023 Girl Scout Convention. You have impacted a community that is mostly forgotten and neglected, and because of that, God has great plans for you! Continue to walk in His light and remain steadfast! This is only the beginning! The best is yet to come!
Love you always, Mom and Dad
Alexandra Stansberry
Alex,
We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We have enjoyed seeing your joy for Girl Scouts since you were little and all the great memories you have made. Remember, you can do anything you put your mind to, and we will always be here to support you.
Love, Mom, Kevin and Sophia, Grandma and Grandpa, Aia and Mike
Emily Lewis
We are so proud of your time in Girl Scouts from Daisies to Ambassadors. Congratulations on earning your Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. We know this is only the beginning of a bright, exciting future. We love you!
Love, Mom, Dad and Kaitlyn
Morgan Claire Somayina Emehel
Morgan - I am extremely proud to have been able to watch you develop and grow on this journey. You have always been one to serve your community and make those around you better. Your commitment to serve, perseverance, and hard work have brought you far and will continue to help you do great things.
We love you, Daddy
Abby Miller
We are so very proud of your hard work and dedication throughout your Girl Scout journey! You have accomplished so much and we cannot wait to see what the future holds!!
Love, Mom and Mike
Karen Marie Francoeur
Karen - we are so amazed by your intelligence, artistic talent, and love for others! We are so proud of all of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! Go chase the dreams God has given you! We love you so much!
Love, Mom & Wes, Nanga & Granddaddy, Kyle & Maria, Jack & Walker
Avery James
You just don’t know how proud we are of you for getting your Gold Award! You have worked hard for something you loved and believed in. Congratulations, you did it! We know there is a bright future ahead for your and we can’t wait to share it with you! Always and forever! We love you!
Love, Mom and Dad
Evelyn Chandler
Evelyn, we are so proud of you and all of your hard work, dedication, and growth through your Girl Scout journey. Congratulations on earning your Gold Award! I know that this foundation has prepared you for great things in the future and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish and the difference you make in the lives of others.
Love, Mama, Daddy, Sophia and Andrew
Ginger Riddle
Wow, what a difference thirteen years can make! It has been an exciting and rewarding journey watching you grow into an intelligent, beautiful, and talented young woman. Girl Scouts has provided you avenues to explore your curiosities, enjoy nature, and make lifelong friendships. We are so proud of your dedication and commitment to Girl Scouts and look forward to your next adventures in college. You’re the best!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Morgan Ray Schmidt
You make the world a better place every day! Your compassion, insights, kindness, and resilience shine light and hope. Leadership, friendship, and service guide your core values. You matter, you are enough, you are valued--and you speak up for others, also. Your project: Mental Health & Movement raised awareness for children’s mental health building social-emotional skills through movement, and in turn, has encouraged others to spread support and growth like “beautiful wildflowers” for years ahead.
With Much Love & Respect, Mom & Samuel
Morgan Ray Schmidt
Morgan Ray, congratulations on earning your Gold Award! We’re so proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment. It’s been a joy to watch you grow into a strong leader who truly cares about her community. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects your passion, perseverance, and heart. You’ve made a lasting impact, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll continue to do. Way to go, Morgan!
Best of luck on your next adventure!
Ashley Rink
Morgan Ray Schmidt
Congratulations on achieving the Gold Award — what an extraordinary accomplishment! Your years of hard work, dedication, and passion have truly paid off, and it shines brightly in everything you’ve done to earn this honor. You have shown perseverance, leadership, and a deep commitment to making a difference, and the world is better because of it. This award isn’t just a milestone — it’s a reflection of your heart, your spirit, and your unwavering belief.
Love,
Mr. A
—Juliette Gordon Low