On May 28, fifty-nine Girl Scouts from Suffolk County, New York, were honored at the annual Gold Award Dinner & Ceremony held at Stonebridge Country Club in Smithtown. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, awarded to girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate exceptional leadership through community service projects. To qualify, each Girl Scout must complete at least 80 hours on a project that creates measurable and sustainable change. Tammy Severino, president and CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, emphasized the importance of these projects in fostering leadership skills and civic responsibility among young women. The Gold Award experience not only inspires a commitment to ongoing service but also enhances the recipients' college applications and scholarship opportunities. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, established in 1968, serves as one of the largest youth-serving agencies in the area, with over 15,000 members actively engaged in community improvement.