Isabelle Flores from O'Fallon Designated a Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Isabelle Flores from O’Fallon, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned developing a system to organize and protect her school’s band uniforms.
Isabelle drew inspiration for her Gold Award project during her freshman year of high school when she received her first band concert uniform. She recognized the hard work it took to outfit each student with their uniform as well as the need for an adequate storage system capable of housing over 300 uniforms. She first began by volunteering to help with fittings, ironing, and sewing uniforms. From there, her project grew. Isabelle built cabinets in the band room and ensured the uniforms were stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The end result was a functional storage system that will increase the lifespan of the school’s band uniforms 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.
Not only do Gold Award Girl Scouts better their communities through their projects, they often grow themselves through the process and learn skills they can take with them throughout their lives. “I learned it takes a lot of work to be a good leader,” said Isabelle. “I also learned to respect others’ opinions and inputs when putting a plan into action.”
Isabelle is the daughter of Ida and Danny Flores. She is a freshman at University of Iowa, where she majors in Nursing. Isabelle is also serving in the US Air Force. Isabelle is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.
April 08, 2025
