Lynbrook Girl Scouts awarded highest honor

The Gold Award ceremony was held at the Lynbrook Library. Pictured from left were Lynbrook Chamber President Linda Stephenson, Mayor William Hendrick; Katelyn Kaim of Troop 2458; Melissa McHenry of Troop 2188; Elisabeth Di Carmine of Troop 2188; Annamarie Malik of Troop 2378; Alexa Belulovich of Troop 2378; Paige Goldstein of Troop 2378; Katherine Lenz of Troop 2378, and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

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The Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently recognized seven of its members with the highest honor in girl scouting: The Silver Award. The event was held at the Lynbrook Public Library.

“Earning the Gold Award is an incredible achievement that only five percent of all Girl Scouts nationwide obtain,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director and CEO of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We are all so proud of the Gold Award recipients. Their hard work and dedication is truly admirable.”

This award recognizes the senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts for their leadership skills and excellence, and must be completed before or during the Girl Scout’s senior year in high school. To the majority of the girls receiving the Gold Award, it serves as the peak of their Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

 In order to be eligible for a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must have completed two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or have already received the Silver Award and completed one additional Journey. The Gold Award also requires the completion of 80-hours or more of an individual leadership Take Action project that makes a sustainable and measurable impact on an important issue or need in the community and that serves to educate and inspire others in the community.

Recipients of the Gold Award who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank for their achievements. Most universities and colleges offer scholarships or other recognition to Gold Award recipients and yearly. 

The recent recipients of the Gold from this area include:

Melissa McHenry