Girl Scout earns gold award scholarship

Friday, May 28, 2010

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Cameron Mitchell of Accokeek recently earned a Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship for her project, "Once Upon a Time: Writing Workshops to Help Promote Literacy at Mini World Early Learning Center for Young Children."

The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital recognized 220 local Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award at a May 16 ceremony at Trinity Washington University.

The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, symbolizing outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service and advocacy.

In addition, 13 graduating seniors were selected by GSCNC to receive a Gold Award Scholarship, an award of $1,000 to assist each girl with her college expenses.

The Gold Award is highly regarded by many colleges and universities, the U.S. armed services and employers.

"We are extremely proud of this year's Gold Award Girl Scouts who have created a legacy in Girl Scouting," Lidia Soto-Harmon, deputy executive director of GSCNC, said in a press release. "They have demonstrated a commitment to serving their community, and are well on their way to establishing a lifetime of active citizenship."