Girl Scouts of Suffolk County announce 2026 holiday lights design award winners
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) announced the winners of its annual holiday light show design contest on Monday, August 17.
The winners included four individual girl scouts and one troop, who will have each of their designs transformed into a larger-than-life light display featured in the “Girl Scout Way” section of this year’s holiday light show at Camp Edey in December.
“Our Holiday Light Show Design Contest is a perfect example of how Girl Scouts use their creativity and imagination to inspire the community,” said Tammy Severino, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are proud to showcase these designs and give visitors a chance to see the girls’ ideas brought to life in lights.”
The 2026 winners are:
- Cassandra Carnes, West Islip, Troop 3737, Junior
- Elaira Morano, Mastic Beach, Troop 2144, Junior
- Evelyn Tommasino, Mount Sinai, Troop 838, Brownie
- Madison Pitello, West Islip, Troop 3737, Junior
- Troop 924, Coram, Cadettes: Cassidy Furey, Cayla Mendes, Felicia Rubino, Lilianna Rich, Cassandra Howard, Lily Privitar, Madison Samuels, Maiyah Yensi, Mia Rodriguez, Montana Samuels, Ryleigh Garcia-Pendleton and Skylar Emile
The Light Show Design Contest invited Girl Scouts to submit original drawings, individually or with their troop, reflecting the theme: “What does Girl Scouts Mean to You?” Each winner receives a holiday light show event patch, pre-admission to the show for their immediate family to view their design, and a photo opportunity at Camp Edey alongside their illuminated creation.
Tickets for the holiday light show will go on sale soon. Visit www.gssc.us/ to purchase and find more information.
