FAQ: Boca Raton and Delray Beach Girl Scouts Earn Coveted Gold Award

What is the Girl Scout Gold Award?

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious recognition attainable by Girl Scout seniors and ambassadors in grades nine through 12, highlighting creative and impactful projects that address real-world challenges.

What was Lilly Nguyen’s project about?

Lilly Nguyen’s project, ‘Heart to Heart,’ focused on CPR education to combat heart disease, providing free training and creating online resources to teach life-saving skills.

How did Ronica Deshmukh contribute to her community?

Ronica Deshmukh’s project, ‘Shattering Stereotypes: Empowering Asian Voices in Media,’ aimed to challenge cultural expectations and amplify diverse Asian voices in creative industries through interviews and social media.

Why are these projects significant?

These projects are significant because they address pressing community issues—heart disease awareness and Asian representation in media—demonstrating leadership, innovation, and compassion.

Who sponsored the 2025 Annual Gold Award Ceremony?

The ceremony was sponsored by Amazon, Fiserv, Florida Power & Light, Great Charity Challenge, HCA Florida Healthcare, and Publix Super Market Charities.

How many Girl Scouts earned the Gold Award in the region?

27 young female leaders in the region earned the Gold Award during the 2025 Annual Gold Award Ceremony.

What recognition did Ronica Deshmukh receive besides the Gold Award?

Ronica Deshmukh was awarded the inaugural $2,500 GSSEF Board of Directors Gold Award Scholarship in recognition of her impactful work.

What does the Girl Scouts organization aim to achieve?

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida aims to empower girls to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders through unique, impactful experiences and a supportive network.