10/06/2015
Girl Scout alumnae and Girl Scouts across the country will join together to celebrate the National Young Women of Distinction via livestream telecast. Girl Scouts is thrilled to announce that some special guests will be joining our celebration Wednesday, October 7, 2015 live from the Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Join us: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Award Ceremony
4:00 p.m. EDT
Take Action Presentations
6:30 p.m. EDT
Special Guests
Awards Ceremony
Robin McGraw, Master of Ceremonies
Author, Entrepreneur
Philanthropist, entrepreneur, television personality, two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, Girl Scout volunteer, and National Celebrity Spokesperson for GSUSA, Robin is deeply committed to her mission of inspiring women to lead their best lives. A daily presence on the Dr. Phil show since its inception, she speaks often on issues that affect women and children.
Take Action Presentations
Frances Hesselbein, Special Guest
President and CEO, The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute
Former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA from 1976 to 1990, who's about to celebrate her 100th birthday! As the recipient of twenty-one honorary doctoral degrees, the author of three autobiographies and the co-editor of 27 books in 29 languages, Frances Hesselbein is considered one of the country's greatest leaders.
Take Action Presentations
Jessica Minhas, Moderator
Founder and CEO, I'll Go First
Speaker, activist, TV host and producer specializing in culture and media's impact on women and human trafficking. Jessica is the founder and CEO of I'll Go First, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering survivors of abuse and trauma to find their voice and their freedom.
Join the livestream
The National Young Woman of Distinction honor is given to recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest achievement in Girl Scouting) whose final projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge that related to a national and/or global issue.
We hope you can join us for this amazing event!