Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Honors 74 Young Changemakers at Silver Award Showcase

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida celebrated the exceptional achievements of 74 Girl Scouts from across the region who earned the prestigious Silver Award during the 7th Annual Silver Award Showcase. The Silver Award represents the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette in grades six through eight can achieve, recognizing leadership, innovation and community impact. Each Girl Scout identifies a local issue, develops a sustainable solution and dedicates time and creativity to making meaningful changes in their community.

Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, emphasized the significance of these achievements, stating that these compassionate young leaders tackled complex issues with courage, determination and creativity that can spark real change. Their projects demonstrate that girls are not waiting for the future but are actively creating it through their actions and initiatives.

This year's Silver Award Class of 2025 collectively contributed 4,100 service hours through 35 projects developed in partnership with dozens of nonprofit organizations, schools, animal rescues, beaches and municipalities. The scope of 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. This comprehensive approach to community service reflects the organization's commitment to developing well-rounded leaders who understand diverse social challenges.

The recognition of these young changemakers comes at a significant time for the organization. In 2024, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida unveiled the State of the Florida Girl Report, commissioned by the Girl Scouts of Florida Association, which provided a groundbreaking assessment of the unique challenges facing girls across the state. This comprehensive report brought to light startling realities about the circumstances impacting the daily wellbeing of girls in Florida, informing the organization's programming and approach to leadership development.

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida provides programs specifically tailored to address the needs identified in the State of the Florida Girl Report, offering a safe and supportive environment for every girl while effectively addressing these specific issues. The programming supports girls at every stage of their journey, equipping them with opportunities and experiences they deserve to grow into successful, healthy, well-adjusted young women ready to lead life with confidence. Through these initiatives, the organization continues its mission as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, providing unique, impactful experiences that empower girls from kindergarten through 12th grade to become confident, capable and compassionate leaders who engage their communities and inspire lasting change.