The 2026 GSUSA Gold Award Girl Scout Class invested over 307,000 hours of service, showing that when girls pursue what matters to them, they unlock new possibilities, experience the joy of making a difference and create lasting change.
NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA proudly celebrates its 2026 Gold Award Girl Scout Class. Earning the Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, opens pathways for Girl Scouts to harness their talents and the skills they've developed to create meaningful and innovative change in their communities. This year's class put their problem-solving skills into action to pinpoint urgent challenges and design solutions that leave a lasting impact.
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