Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida celebrated the achievements of 74 Girl Scouts who earned the Silver Award during the 7th Annual Silver Award Showcase. The Silver Award is the highest honor for Girl Scout Cadettes in grades six through eight, recognizing leadership, innovation, and community impact. To earn the award, each Girl Scout identified a local issue, developed a sustainable solution, and dedicated time to making meaningful changes in their community.
“These compassionate young leaders tackled complex issues with courage, determination and creativity that can spark real change,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. “Their projects remind us all that girls are not waiting for the future, they are creating it.”
This year’s Silver Award Class of 2025 collectively contributed 4,100 service hours through 35 projects in partnership with dozens of nonprofit organizations, schools, animal rescues, beaches, and municipalities. Their efforts addressed a wide range of community needs, including mental health awareness, self-defense education, food insecurity, environmental sustainability, care for aging populations, and honoring veterans.
In 2024, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida unveiled the State of the Florida Girl Report, commissioned by the Girl Scouts of Florida Association, which assessed the unique challenges facing girls across the state. The report highlights startling realities impacting the daily wellbeing of girls in Florida. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida provides programs tailored to these needs, offering a safe and supportive environment for every girl while addressing these specific issues effectively.
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves 6,100 girls and engages 3,600 volunteers across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. The organization empowers girls from kindergarten through 12th grade to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders who engage their communities, inspire lasting change, and make a positive difference in the world.
