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2023 Silver Award Recipients
Girl Scouts shine brightest when they're making the world a better place. Earning the Girl Scout Silver Awards are remarkable achievements in Girl Scouting. This year’s recipients dreamt of a better tomorrow and acted in big ways.
Congratulations to the 59 Cadettes who earned their Silver Award!
Emma Ammon – Upcycled Girl Scout Cookie boxes to make cat scratchers that were donated to a local animal shelter.
Izzabelle Price – Constructed two outdoor library boxes for ABC 123 Childcare and Learning Center and the Willow Creek State Recreation Area Campground in Piece.
Kadence Fisher – Prepared and hosted a winter-themed camp that included badge stations, snacks and dinner, and holiday crafts donated to local nursing homes and assisted living centers.
Shradha Mamilla – Researched the importance of mental health, what falls under the mental health umbrella, and then educated others about it.
Troop 00101 – Made 35 receiving blankets for babies and donated them to Cherry County Hospital in Valentine and Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Troop 00174 – Created affirmational cards and Easter centerpieces and assisted with clean up at their local senior center.
Troop 00653 – Created activity bags for children to use during church service to provide educational, fun, and quiet activities.
Troops 00012, 00914, 00977, and 08004 – Four troops partnered together to host a Fun Run to raise awareness about vision therapy and the devastating effects of binocular vision disorders. The event benefitted the Hastings Lions Club by providing vision therapy scholarships.
Troop 10308 – Fundraised to provide local grocery stores with accessible shopping carts.
Troop 18189 – Partnered with local organizations in the area to promote volunteer opportunities within Girl Scouts.
Troop 20568 – Organized a cleanup of the courtyard and stocked food pantry at Roper Elementary in Lincoln.
Troop 20572 – Made “New Leader Kits” that included supplies for Girl Scout volunteers, and created a QR code for leaders to share how they can be supported in their role.
Troop 20588 – Created more than 50 bee hotels and an information flyer on the importance of bees that was distributed to the public.
Troop 20708 – Chose a specific day to “make the world a better place” and encouraged other troops to join them. They had over 21 troops join them on August 27.
Troop 41417 – Educated their community on how they could combat climate change and help the Earth. Those who participated were rewarded with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Troop 42146 – Worked towards the creation of an official designation of a tartan for the state of Nebraska that specifically represents the people, land, and industry of Nebraska and its culture.
Troop 42675 – Partnered with The Big Garden in Omaha to create garden boxes for the surrounding neighborhood.
Troop 42734 – Sewed over 100 fleece scarves for the Sienna Frances House. The troop raised money for the fabrics by hosting a Halloween Party at their school.
Troop 45013 – Collected and donated non-perishable items to the Salem Food Pantry in Omaha.
Troop 45201 – Donated developmental toys to the Henry Doorly Zoo that encouraged play, searching, and hunting among the gorillas.
Troop 45308 – Created care baskets for women in need at the MICAH House in Omaha.
Troop 45483 – Planted a pollinator garden at the Welcome Center of the Hitchcock Nature Center in Loess Hills and created an educational worksheet for children.
Troop 50494 – Hosted a Community Blood Drive. They reached their goal of 10 units and were able to recruit two first time donors.
Troop 50504 – Invited veterans to participate in a military discussion panel. The troop provided dinner and surprised each participant with a home-made Quilt of Valor.
Troop 50509 – Rebuilt two firepits at Camp Crossed Arrows and taught younger Girl Scouts about the importance of fire safety.
Troop 50539 – Raised $245 and donated hundreds of items to the Center of Survivors in Columbus by hosting lemonade stands and bake sales at their schools.
November 07, 2023
