Girl Scouts of Suffolk County honors 59 Girl Scouts at annual Gold Awards

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County honored 59 Girl Scouts at its annual Gold Award dinner and ceremony on Thursday, May 28 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Smithtown. The event was emceed by Jenn Seelig, anchor and reporter at News 12 Long Island.

“Our Gold Award Girl Scouts are not waiting for the future to become leaders. They are leading now,” said Tammy Severino, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements and the lasting impact they are making across Suffolk County and beyond.”

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, recognizing Girl Scouts in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership by developing and implementing sustainable projects that address real-world challenges. To earn the Gold Award, each recipient must complete extensive preparation, meet national Girl Scout requirements and dedicate at least 80 hours toward a project that has measurable and lasting impact.

According to Girl Scouts of the USA, 96% of Gold Award Girl Scouts say their Gold Award experience inspired an ongoing commitment to service or volunteering.Learn more about the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County at www.gssc.us.