Celebrating Excellence: Girl Scouts of Nassau County Honor Gold Award Recipients
By Barbara Baur
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County held a momentous Gold Award Ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Hofstra University. This prestigious event recognized the remarkable achievements of four dedicated members of the Herricks Association of Girl Scouts Troop 1106, who earned the highest honor in Girl Scouting—the Gold Award.
Gold Award Recipients:
Elizabeth Baranello: One Stroke at a Time... Lifeguards Make the World a Safer Place
Aieshah Ashfer: Society Sustained: An Environmental Wellness Podcast
Brianna Mathews: Given a Second Chance Through Organ Donation
Madison Rizzo: Junior Golf Clinic
Troop Leaders Barbara-Baur Rizzo and Bhavna Mathews expressed immense pride in the four girls for their dedication and hard work in achieving this significant milestone.
Elizabeth Baranello and Madison Rizzo's accomplishments are particularly noteworthy, as they embarked on their Girl Scout journey as Kindergartners at Herricks and continued their commitment to the organization until graduating as Seniors. Their journey exemplifies the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of Girl Scouting.
This Gold Award Ceremony not only celebrated the individual projects and contributions of these outstanding young women but also underscored the core values of leadership, service, and community engagement that the Girl Scouts of Nassau County strive to instill in all their members.
Congratulations to Elizabeth, Aieshah, Brianna, and Madison on their extraordinary achievements. Your contributions have made a lasting impact on the community, and your efforts have set a commendable example for future generations of Girl Scouts.
