Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Recognizes Exceptional Volunteers at Annual Celebration

The Volunteer Celebration is a prestigious occasion to recognize the incredible individuals who bring the Girl Scout experience to life for girls in their communities. These outstanding volunteers have gone above and beyond to create life-changing opportunities for girls and further the Girl Scout mission both locally and nationally.

Tania Harmon, Volunteer Operations Manager, expressed her admiration for the dedicated volunteers, stating, “Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida has been historically blessed with selfless volunteers that go above and beyond to create opportunities for girls and support the council and national Girl Scout mission. We are proud to celebrate and honor them.”

Distinguished speakers for the event include Mary Anne Servian, Chief Girl Champion and CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Barbara Borderieux, Alum,Volunteer and Trainer, and Olivia T., Girl Scout Gold Award Ambassador and GSGCF Girl Board Member.

The ceremony featured the presentation of several prestigious awards, presented by Madison Witherspoon, Gold Award Girl Scout, Alum, and GSGCF past Girl Board Member, to deserving individuals, including the following categories:

Honor Pin Awardee:

  • Stephanie Klosterman (Manatee 1)

Appreciation Pin Awardees:

  • Nancy Centers (Highlands 651)
  • Theresa Marks (Sarasota 12)
  • Carrie Price (Collier 13)

Volunteer of Excellence Awardees:

  • Crystal Burritt (Charlotte 12)
  • Ashley Laird (Sarasota 15)
  • Kristina McCauley (Sarasota 12)
  • Lora Wolff (Charlotte 11)

Green Angel Award Awardees:

  • Elizabeth Roessner-Knighting (Charlotte 11)
  • Pamela Brownell (Sarasota 15)

This inspirational event truly was a celebration of the Girl Scout spirit of leadership, community, and empowerment. To enjoy additional photos of this celebration please visit our Facebook page.

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