Honoring Excellence | Girl Scouts

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These are the highest awards a Girl Scout can earn. It's our honor to celebrate those who earn them.

She's earned one of the Highest Awards in Girl Scouts. She's shown the world and herself, that if she can dream it, she can do it – and the future is hers. Now, it's time to celebrate her!

Join us in Moorhead, MN to recognize Girl Scouts who have earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards this past year. Adult volunteers who have made a significant impact and received an Adult Achievement Award will also be recognized.

June 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Armory Event Center
Moorhead, MN

2026 Award Recipients

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Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—proof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has. Seniors and Ambassadors who earn the Gold Award tackle issues dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond.

Kallie Andersen
Fargo, ND | Transplant Children's Book

Alexis Beisch
Watertown, SD | Conservation for Kids

Madison Block
Webster, SD | Student Organization Awareness

Hannah Gendron
Bismarck, ND | Girl Scout Dakota Horizons Blood Drive

Kaeonna Radtke
Jamestown, ND | Park Clean Up

Elizabeth Repnow
Bismarck, ND | Hospital Chapel Kneeling Pads

Neela Sand
Garrison, ND | Nature Storybook Walk

Aliyah Sorby
Fargo, ND | Books for a Cause

Aaliyah Vega
Aberdeen, SD | Educational Backpack Project

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When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference; they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award—the highest honor a Cadette can achieve.

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Jade F, Marlei M

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Brynn A, Lydia S, Brooklyn S, Lexi W

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Gabriella D, Isabella H, Mia M, Ava O

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Elena L

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Audrina C, Zoey L, Julia W

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Claire E, Miranda K, Sophia N

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Lucy H, Natalia L, Bennett L, Gwynith S

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Taylor P, Ana S, Madelyn V

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Norah C, Natalie M, Mallory P, Keira R

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EchoRue B, Addisyn H

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Athena C

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Kennady H

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Harper M & Hannah S

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Sophie F

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Arabella A, Katie M

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Kylee C, Victoria N, Freyja R, Danica S

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Katherine M

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Amy C, Hadley G, Sophia M, Hadley N, Avery N, Kensley R

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When Girl Scout Juniors team up to make a difference in their community, they learn essential leadership skills, discover new passions, and watch how seemingly small actions make a big difference. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Bronze Award—the highest honor a Junior can achieve.

Troop 10254
Katie L, Ashley P, Celia P

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Ashlynn D, Emma H, Kayleigh I, Johanna P, Jazmine R

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Ashlynn S

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Vivian A, Leah E, Avery E

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Nora H, Jemma J, Amelia L, Berkly N, Isla N, Ellie R, Emmalyn T

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Leah B, Charlotte C, Jordan C, Shaylee C, Lauren E, Grace G, Cora L, Payson L, Emma L, Mattie M, Avert Z

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Jaci M, Aislyn M, Jocelynn R, Allyson S, Kiri S

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Raelyn B, Maizie D, Braylynn H, Kaylee O

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Madeline B, Evie E, Penny G, Bailey H, Harper T, Sophia T, Norah V, Evelyn V

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Hailey B, Madison G, Josette H, Clara O, Sadie P, Brooklynn R, Breelyn S, Shelby W

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Lakynn E

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Kylyn A, Morgan B, Amelia D, Anela H, Kateri M

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Parker W

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Ali B, Drew H, Addyson H

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Katie B, Emerson H

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Briella H, Jenna M, Emily M, Sophia M

GSUSA Appreciation Pin toggle arrow

Recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). This service, which had measurable impact on one service area, helps the council reach and surpass its mission-delivery goals for that area.

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Recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Kristen Prout
Brookings Service Unit

Mary Taylor
Rushmore Service Unit

Council Global Voices Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to include diverse members of their community in Girl Scouting.

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Recognizes a volunteer who honors Girl Scout traditions and history while embracing the interests of girls today.

Megan Howard
Drifting Goose Service Unit

Kimberly Lang
Ellsworth Service Unit

Council Firestarter Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a volunteer whose leadership and enthusiasm for Girl Scouts has ignited a flame of excellence that is passed to members of the council. This flame sustains the passion for Girls Scouts among girls, volunteers and staff, and preserves Girl Scouting for years to come.

Tiffany Sturm
Ellsworth Service Unit

Kristina Jurgensen
Northern Hills Service Unit

Kathy Peppenger-Reardon
Sheyenne Service Unit

District Leading the Way Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a volunteer whose outstanding service is inspiring to those around them and is an example of an ideal Girl Scout volunteer.

Katlin Deppa
Aurora Service Unit

Jane VanHatten
Aurora Service Unit

Gwynne Alons
Ellsworth Service Unit

Lauren Wiechmann
Rushmore Service Unit

Robin Beyer
Sakakawea Service Unit

Stacey Archibald
Sheyenne Service Unit

Sarah Chamberlin
Red River Valley Service Unit

Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Award toggle arrow

Recognizes dads or other male figures who have provided outstanding service to Girl Scouts.

Jesse Urlacher
Dickinson Service Unit

Lucas Bialorucki
Ellsworth Service Unit

Rory Sturm
Ellsworth Service Unit

Wesley Best
Ellsworth Service Unit

Marcos Fernandez-Tous
Grand Traills Service Unit

Jarrad Prasifka
Sheyenne Service Unit

Joel Gustafson
Sakakwea Service Unit

District Rising Star Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a volunteer who has fully embraced their first year in a new role in Girl Scouts with energy and passion and has performed outstanding work in their first year.

Bonnie Ballard
Aurora Service Unit

Jessica Hensley
Brookings Service Unit

Annie Wingen
Dakota Sunrise Service Unit

Shelby Hunter
Ellsworth Service Unit

Justyn Best
Ellsworth Service Unit

Amy Fite
Grand Traills Service Unit

Ashley Borchert
Ellsworth Service Unit

Sarah Kubista
Sheyenne Service Unit

District Unsung Hero Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a volunteer who provides excellent service in a supporting role whose efforts often go unnoticed.

Stephanie Vlaminck
Brookings Service Unit

Ashley MacLean
Dickinson Service Unit

Ashlee Kocher
Drifting Goose Service Unit

Ashley Heid
Rushmore Service Unit

Sally Heberlein
Ellsworth Service Unit

Shaleena Layton
Meadow Lark Service Unit

Janelle Stahl Ladbury
Aurora Service Unit

Ashley Spinsby
Gregory/Winner Service Unit

Becky Hansen
Rushmore Service Unit

Beth Lyon
Rushmore Service Unit

Brittany Junk
Rushmore Service Unit

Heather Bradley
Rushmore Service Unit

Christina Spieker
Sheyenne Service Unit

Patti Prasifka
Sheyenne Service Unit

District Trefoil Award toggle arrow

Recognizes a group in the community that has been consistently supportive of Girl Scouts.

Glacial Lakes Tree Service
Brookings Service Unit

First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead
Moorhead/Sabin Service Unit

The Rustic Nook Bakery
Rushmore Service Unit

Bergan Travel
Thief River Falls Service Unit

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Award Recipients

Read the stories behind this year's award recipients.

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These are the highest awards a Girl Scout can earn. It's our honor to celebrate those who earn them.

June 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM Armory Event Center Moorhead, MN

2026 Award Recipients

June 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Armory Event Center
Moorhead, MN