Volunteer Awards 2023

On November 9, 2022, GSEP honored 130 volunteers who have been recognized by their peers for going above and beyond in their volunteer roles. We held a lovely ceremony at Camp Laughing Waters.

Awardee Spotlight

The Gertrude K. McGonigle Award recognizes one individual a year who has been a registered Girl Scout for a minimum of ten years, has proven to be a positive role model while working directly with girls, and has exemplified the values and traditions of Girl Scouting. This year, the award was presented to Sandy Faust. Throughout her time as a volunteer with GSEP, Sandy has always kept girls at the heart of her work. As a longtime Girl Scout Gold Award Committee Member, Sandy approaches mentorship with a positive attitude. One endorser shared, “Her knowledge of the processes gives her a unique perspective that she shares with the girls. The questions she generates for Gold Award finalists always get directly to the issue without insulting the girl, a very tricky job.” Sandy is also highly involved in governance at GSEP. She served this summer as a National Council Session Alternate Delegate in Orlando, FL.