Hannah Wells from Beecher City Designated a Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Hannah Wells from Beecher City, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned by improving her community’s park.
Hannah started her Gold Award journey by assessing the community needs of her hometown. She approached the city board to identify specific improvements that were needed. Hannah learned the park had a water fountain that was in poor condition, so she worked to put in a new water fountain at the park. With the sports events and annual festival held at the park, the water fountain would certainly be a benefit for many members of the community for years to come.
As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they are the leaders our community and world need. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable.
“I was able to step out of my comfort zone and speak in front of a group of people,” said Hannah. “I learned how to be a leader.”
Hannah is the daughter of Joyce and Jason Wells. She is currently attending Royal School of Cosmetology and Lake Land College. Hannah is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, and Girl Scout Gold Award. .
November 30, 2022
