FAQ: Port Charlotte Girl Scout Earns 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 Hannah Dickinson’s Gold Award project about?

Hannah’s project, ‘Kindness Counts,’ aimed to combat bullying and negativity in school bathrooms by replacing harmful graffiti with colorful murals promoting kindness and self-worth, and introducing a ‘positivity wall’ for uplifting messages.

Why is Hannah Dickinson’s project significant?

Her project addresses the alarming rates of sadness, hopelessness, and bullying among high school girls, transforming school environments into safer, more encouraging spaces for students.

How did Hannah Dickinson implement her project?

She collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and custodial staff to remove harmful markings and create murals, introduced a positivity wall, and facilitated discussions on empathy as a peer mentor.

Who supports the Girl Scout Gold Award?

The 2025 Annual Gold Award Ceremony was sponsored by Amazon, Fiserv, Florida Power & Light, Great Charity Challenge, HCA Florida Healthcare, and Publix Super Market Charities.

Where does Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida operate?

It serves 6,100 girls and engages 3,600 volunteers across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.

How can someone get involved with Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida?

To volunteer, donate, or partner, call 561-427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.

What impact does the Girl Scout Gold Award have on communities?

Gold Award projects tackle pressing challenges with compassion and leadership, making a true impact in communities and beyond by empowering young female leaders to inspire lasting change.