190+ Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award For Community Impact Projects Across Suffolk

SMITHTOWN, NY — More than 190 middle school Girl Scouts from across Suffolk County were honored for their community-focused leadership during the annual Silver Award Ceremony & Breakfast hosted by the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.

The event, held March 28 at the Stonebridge Country Club, recognized Cadette-level Girl Scouts in grades 6 through 8 who completed Silver Award projects aimed at addressing pressing issues and improving their communities.

Each Silver Award recipient committed more than 50 hours to planning and executing a project, either independently or as part of a small team. The initiatives are designed to create lasting, sustainable change, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on leadership development at an early age.

“Girl Scouts who earn the Silver Award develop leadership skills like time management and problem solving, as they build meaningful relationships that support their future success,” said CEO Tammy Severino. “It's all a part of the journey as Girl Scouts learn the skills they need to make a difference, today and tomorrow.”

Among those recognized was Troop 3092 from the Half Hollow Hills Central School District. The troop focused on addressing concerns around excessive media use by encouraging people to disconnect from screens and reconnect through nature, creativity, and in-person interaction.

“We recognized the growing concern around media consumption and wanted to create a place to escape the virtual world,” said troop member Sarah Raje.

The Silver Award is one of the highest honors a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve, highlighting not only service, but also initiative, leadership, and a commitment to making a measurable difference in the community.

“We as Girl Scouts and members of the community are extremely grateful for this opportunity, and we hope to continue to help the people around us and, in the world,” troop member Neela Ramachandran said.