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In order to earn the Gold Award, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts grades 9-12 spend at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing community needs and resources, building a team and making a sustainable impact in the community, according to a press release. A Gold Award recipient’s accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart as a community leader, according to a press release.
Morrill’s project was to teach elementary school students about fire safety with an informational video. In the video, students learned about fire safety rules, safe places and how to stay safe during a fire. She also painted "Fire Exit" character wall murals in local schools so younger students can refer to them all year long.
Morrill attends Western Connecticut State University, where she is studying art. She plans to pursue a career in animation.
She is one of 55 Girl Scouts from Connecticut to earn the Gold Award this year.
“On a national level, only four to six percent of Girl Scouts earn this prestigious honor, and I am beyond proud of our girls,” said Mary Barneby, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Connecticut, in a press release. “By earning the Gold Award, Girl Scouts set themselves apart as top achievers, and are incredible women of confidence, courage, and character, who make the world a better place.”
For more information about the Gold Award or how to become a Gold Award volunteer or mentor, click here.
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