Girl Scout Rose VanNelson Earns Gold Award
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons congratulates Rose VanNelson of Moorhead, MN for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award to be achieved in Girl Scouts.
Rose earned her Gold Award with her Soulful Spices Project. Many different types of food are donated to food pantries each month, but Rose noticed spices were rarely among the mix. After discussing the issue with her church and local food pantry, she created a monthly community event that acts as a food education opportunity as well as an ongoing monthly spice drive. All the items donated have been given to the local food pantry and distributed to families in need.
Her accomplishments reflect leadership, citizenship, and foundational skills built through Girl Scouts. “Girl Scouts has offered me opportunities to learn and grow. I have gained confidence during cookie sales and leadership skills through mentoring younger girls. I really appreciate the friendships I’ve made with other girls and adult volunteers,” Rose said.
Rose is graduating from Moorhead High School this month with plans to attend a four-year college and earn a degree in Spanish and science. She will receive her award at the council’s Honoring Excellence recognition event to be held on June 10, 2023.
About the Girl Scout Gold Award
Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each Gold Award Girl Scout’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself but also to making the world a better place for others. These young women are courageous leaders and visionary change-makers. They are our future, and it looks bright!
