Bethany Golden Theater: Avery James’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Avery James of Girl Scout Troop 2171 in Rockingham County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the loss of the theater program at her school and the need for students to express themselves, come together and perform various skills. Aiming to bring back a theater … Continue reading Bethany Golden Theater: Avery James’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Map and Trail Signs: Hannah Hicks’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Hannah Hicks of Girl Scout Troop 41495 in Davidson County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses public safety at a local kids’ camp and promotes wayfinding through the trails. Aiming to assist new campers and parents to find their way around a local camp safely, … Continue reading Map and Trail Signs: Hannah Hicks’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Mission Mental Health: Teens Take Control – Naomi Hines’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Naomi Hines of Biltmore Lake has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that raises awareness of teen mental health and the need for preventive measures through education at a local high school. The Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with Haywood Early College and its student leaders for her Gold … Continue reading Mission Mental Health: Teens Take Control – Naomi Hines’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Comfort and Compassion: Supporting Children in Western North Carolina – Emilee Bradley’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Emilee Bradley of Girl Scout Troop 2024 in Caldwell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addressed the immediate needs of kids affected by Hurricane Helene and fostered resilience among this community. Aiming to support children affected by the natural disaster and other hardships, the Girl … Continue reading Comfort and Compassion: Supporting Children in Western North Carolina – Emilee Bradley’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Pollinator Conservation: Kaveesha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Kaveesha Abeykoon of Girl Scout Troop 41738 in Guilford County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the issue of declining pollinator populations due to habitat loss and lack of awareness on their importance. Aiming to address these root causes and inspire public action toward conservation, … Continue reading Pollinator Conservation: Kaveesha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Sassy Cat Supporters: Sienna Davidson’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Sienna Davidson of Girl Scout Troop 10492 in Watauga County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the overpopulation and homelessness among feral and abandoned cats. To raise awareness of the critical role of foster care, the Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with the Watauga Humane Society … Continue reading Sassy Cat Supporters: Sienna Davidson’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Self Defense Club: Morgan Emehel’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Morgan Emehel of Girl Scout Troop 2307 in Lincoln County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses personal safety and empowerment by equipping students with the skills and confidence to protect themselves in potentially dangerous situations. Aiming to benefit students at her school and foster a … Continue reading Self Defense Club: Morgan Emehel’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Food Insecurity Awareness: Gayasha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Gayasha Abeykoon of Girl Scout Troop 41738 in Guilford County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses food insecurity with a focus on the lack of education on healthy eating and limited access to nutritious foods. The Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with Freedom House Farm and … Continue reading Food Insecurity Awareness: Gayasha Abeykoon’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

New Beginnings Guidebook for Immigrant Students: Kayla McGlockton’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Kayla McGlockton of Girl Scout Troop 13035 has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the issues of mental health and xenophobia of immigrant children and families. The Girl Scout Ambassador recognized the stressors of immigrant children inher community, so she created the New Beginnings Guidebook for … Continue reading New Beginnings Guidebook for Immigrant Students: Kayla McGlockton’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Busy Boards for Special Education Learners: Madelyn Hovis’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Madelyn Hovis of Girl Scout Troop 2305 in Lincoln County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that addresses the need for special education resources. Madelyn identified that local special education teachers have had difficulty managing their classrooms due to limited access of individualized resources their students need. … Continue reading Busy Boards for Special Education Learners: Madelyn Hovis’ Girl Scout Gold Award Project