From smashing cookie-selling records to leaving a lasting impact, hundreds of Gulf Coast Girl Scouts were just honored for their accomplishments.
On Sunday, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida celebrated the 2025 Women of Distinction ceremony at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda.
Four hundred thirteen girls received awards for their achievements in leadership, service, faith, academics and entrepreneurship. Six Girl Scouts received the prestigious gold award, the organization's highest achievement. It celebrates the sustainable impact the girls are making on their communities.
· Krysta Fowler (North Port): Built 26 bat habitats and launched a multi-county conservation campaign.
· Olivia Trader (Cape Coral): Created a campus safety guide and led self-defense classes.
· Victoria Morton (Port Charlotte): Established a pet food pantry and published resource guides.
· Reagan Graham (Sarasota): Distributed 2,000+ pairs of socks and founded a permanent sock closet.
· Harley Cross: Launched a 24/7 anonymous food pantry to combat hunger with dignity.
· Dakota Partelow: Renovated a room at Valerie’s House and provided sustainable resources for youth mental health and bereavement support.
The event also celebrated 11 Silver Awards, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, and 74 Bronze Awards, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn.
Top cookie-sellers were also recognized. Girl Scout Grace Pabalan reached a new council record of 8,060 boxes sold in a single season.
In total, GSGCF Girl Scouts sold over one million boxes of cookies this year and donated more than 41,000 boxes through the Gift of Caring program.
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