WHEN: Sunday, June 2, 2024, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 

WHERE: The Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY 

WHO: Media are invited to attend the ceremony. 

WHAT: The Older Girl Recognition Ceremony recognizes area Gold Award Girl Scouts, Silver Award Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts graduating from high school. 

The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Recipients are high school Girl Scouts who identify an issue and complete meaningful projects to contribute lasting change. This year Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has recognized seven Gold Award Girl Scouts from across central Kentucky and Southern Indiana, and three Girl Scouts will be present at the ceremony. To learn more about the incredible work of our Gold Award Girl Scouts and descriptions of their projects, visit www.gskentuckiana.org/goldaward2024. 

Gold Award Girl Scouts 

Amanda Carrithers, Bardstown, Kentucky 

Katie Green, Sellersburg, Indiana 

Kirsten Sexton, Salem, Indiana 

The Silver Award is the highest award a middle school Girl Scout can earn and is a precursor to the Gold Award. This year Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has recognized 75 Silver Award Girl Scouts, and 13 Girl Scouts will be present at this Louisville ceremony. 

Silver Award Girl Scouts 

Willow Carpenter, Louisville, Kentucky 

Reece Caswell, Mount Washington, Kentucky 

Lilith Dixon, Mount Washington, Kentucky 

Kadence Dunn, Mount Washington, Kentucky 

Trinity Franklin, Calvert City, Kentucky 

Caroline Gallagher, Louisville, Kentucky 

Charlotte Garman, Louisville, Kentucky 

Ava Gott, Mount Washington, Kentucky 

Cecilia Huggins, Frankin, Kentucky 

Ellie Leonard, Louisville, Kentucky 

Olivia Norris, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 

Nora Siegel, Louisville, Kentucky 

Sadie Smith, Mount Washington, Kentucky 

Our graduating high school seniors represent Girl Scouts who have committed most of their lifetime to Girl Scouts. Their commitment to being a part of Girl Scouts for 12-13 years is astounding and speaks to their dedication. 

The Girl Scouts marked with an asterisk also received the Jean Cole Scholarship. These recipients are recognized for their dedication to Girl Scouts and achievements in their school and community. They each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their accredited college/university or vocational school. 

Graduating High School Seniors 

Elizabeth Ashford*, Louisville, Kentucky 

Courtney Crittenden*, Louisville, Kentucky 

Meghan Emrich, Louisville, Kentucky 

Farrah Everhart, Sellersburg, Indiana 

Emily Hawes*, Louisville, Kentucky 

Morgan Lincoln*, Louisville, Kentucky 

Madison Livers, Louisville, Kentucky 

Kimberly Mattingly, Louisville, Kentucky 

Kailen McGregor, Paducah, Kentucky 

Anabelle Ruiz*, Louisville, Kentucky 

Kirsten Sexton*, Salem, Indiana 

Lyric Thomas, Louisville, Kentucky 

Claire Walsh, Louisville, Kentucky 

About Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate visit www.gskentuckiana.org.