Honoring Excellence 2025
06/09/2025
We had the incredible opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Girl Scouts and volunteers at our annual Honoring Excellence ceremony in Moorhead, MN over the weekend.
This inspiring event recognized Girl Scouts who earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards—the highest honors in Girl Scouting. These remarkable girls have demonstrated leadership, perseverance, and a deep commitment to making their communities a better place. Their projects reflect the courage to dream big and the determination to make lasting change.
We also honored the dedicated adult volunteers who received Adult Achievement Awards for their outstanding service and support of our mission. Their efforts empower the next generation of girls to lead with confidence and purpose.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mayor Shelly Carlson of Moorhead, MN, who served as our keynote speaker. Her words were both empowering and uplifting, reminding us all of the importance of community service, strong leadership, and the power of believing in yourself. We are grateful for her presence and support.
To all our awardees—congratulations! You’ve shown what’s possible when you lead with heart, and we are so proud of you.
Gold Award Girl Scouts
Mayor Shelly Carlson - Keynote Speaker
Council Heritage Award
Cheryl Melby - Brookings Co. Service Unit
Council Firestarter Award
Cassandra Benson - River's Edge Service Unit
