IN HER HONOR
Saturday , June 19 TH , 2021 | Written By : Witz Romero
The Gold Award is the highest award to earn in a girl ’ s Girl Scout career . Girls submit their project proposals focused on making a continuous positive impact in their communities . They present it to the Gold Award Committee made up of volunteers , and based on GSUSA guidelines , when approved , the girls get to move forward and see their projects through . Their hard work , time , and dedication to their project is no easy task , especially during the pandemic .
These Girl Scout Gold Awardees had to innovate and adjust their initial approach . Navigating not only through the demands of their project but also the safety protocols in place due to the pandemic . In the end , the girls proved to be resilient , creative and determined to see their project through .
On Saturday , June 19th , 2021 Girl Scouts of Citrus Council had the privilege to celebrate and recognize thirty-one Gold Award recipients at the annual In Her Honor Award ceremony .
Abiding by COVID restrictions , the recipients were pinned by their parent or guardian , which helped make the occasion more significant . They were all recognized by their fellow Girl Scout Gold Awardee sisters , Girl Scouts of Citrus staff , members of the Board of Directors , and Gold Award Committee members .
Our inspirational speaker , Madison Zavitz , shared her experience in Girl Scouts and how completing her Gold Award not only taught her how to help those around her , but also allowed her to continue in her passion for the arts . She challenged the recipients to be who they are and to continue making a difference .
With such a huge and important accomplishment in their Girl Scout career , the young ladies of Girl Scouts of Citrus Council have such a bright future ahead . We could not be prouder of each and every one of them . Congratulations Girl Scouts of Citrus Gold Award recipients !
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