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In order to earn the Gold Award, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts grades 9--12 spend at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing community needs and resources, building a team and making a sustainable impact in the community, according to a press release. A Gold Award recipient’s accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart as a community leader, according to a press release.
Morgan's project was to plant a native garden at her town’s Community Center’s Bird Sanctuary with more than 300 perennials, shrubs, ferns and trees that birds and local wildlife need in order to survive. She also created an “I Spy” game, brochure and Girl Scout patch program that taught girls about the dangers of invasive plants and the benefits of native plants.
She plans to study science and veterinary care in the future.
Morgan was among 55 girls in Connecticut to earn the Gold Award this year.
“On a national level, only 4 to six percent of Girl Scouts earn this prestigious honor, and I am beyond proud of our girls,” said Mary Barneby, CEO of Girl Scouts of Connecticut in a press release. “By earning the Gold Award, Girl Scouts set themselves apart as top achievers, and are incredible women of confidence, courage, and character, who make the world a better place. Next year, we are excited to celebrate our 100th year of encouraging girls to Go Gold!”
For more information about the Gold Award or how to become a Gold Award volunteer or mentor, visit here.
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