Girl Scouts wouldn’t exist without our dedicated volunteers. Just like councils across the country, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania thrives thanks to the commitment of hundreds of volunteers who pour their time, energy, and passion into serving our girls.
This year, we received an overwhelming number of nominations for volunteer awards, proof of just how impactful our volunteers are.
Volunteers were honored across multiple categories. Volunteers received national Girl Scouts of the USA awards, including the Appreciation Pin. Others were recognized with council-specific honors, such as Juliette’s Pearls, a cumulative award that celebrates ongoing contributions to our mission and strategic goals.
To every volunteer: Thank You. Your commitment empowers Girl Scouts to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Here is a list of this year’s award winners:
Appreciation Pin
The Appreciation Pin recognizes exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience throughout a Service Unit.
Erin Cebula, Luzerne County
Darlene Leach, Dauphin County
Amanda Myzick-Azaizeh, Luzerne County
Erika Norkaitis, Lackawanna County
Crystale Sensenig, Lancaster County
Jen Smitka, York County
Heart of PA
The Heart of PA award is presented for outstanding service at the council level, recognizing leaders who have gone above and beyond expectations of their position.
Kathleen Lockman, Luzerne County
Honor Pin
The Honor Pin is awarded for outstanding service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in multiple Service Units.
Susan Kerstetter, Juniata County
Christa Lamps, Susquehanna County
Lorna Myers, York County
Mary Root, Dauphin County
Lisa Rosenberger, Carbon County
Paula Weihbrecht, Luzerne County
Juliette’s Pearls
Juliette’s Pearls are given to volunteers for outstanding service to one or more Service Units or groups for an extended period. They are a symbolic reconstruction of the pearls that Juliette Gordon Low sold in 1912 to start the first Girl Scout troop.
Juliette’s Daisy Pearl
Vanessa Achey, Cumberland County
Camiline (Kim) Bartley, Cumberland County
Tracy Batug, Dauphin County
Jennifer Cline, Cumberland County
Brenda Crosley, Carbon County
Jennifer Dawejko, Dauphin County
Mallory Dickinson, Sullivan County
Wendy Goshert, Lancaster County
Meranda Hess, Schuylkill County
Jeanette Hoyt, Luzerne County
Valerie Kostic, Carbon County
Leanne Murray, Sullivan County
Christina Parry, Carbon County
Milanee Perillo, Lackawanna County
Pamela Steele, Union County
Elizabeth Stevenson, Cumberland County
Juliette’s Foundation Pearl
Jennifer Betts, Luzerne County
Juliette’s Guiding Pearl:
Anissa Colon, Lebanon County
Vanessa Richeson, Carbon County
Brittany Trammel, Carbon County
Juliette’s Savannah Pearl:
Susan Baker, York County
Camille Banta, York County
Jennifer Banta, York County
Maureen Dyer, Cumberland County
Kellie Farrell, Luzerne County
Nancy Goy, Columbia County
Kimberly Henry, York County
Nita Kent, York County
Brittany Livingston, York County
Melanie Meyers, Dauphin County
Stephanie Mueller, York County
Ashley Riggleman, York County
Betty Roksandic, Dauphin County
Rachel Rost, Luzerne County
Heather Santee, Luzerne County
Carrie Scheer, Susquehanna County
Anne Shuey, Lebanon County
Michelle Stravinskas, Lackawanna County
Samantha Washington, Monroe County
Brittany Wilson, Lycoming County
Christina Wilson, Luzerne County
Mary Winslow, Cumberland County
Volunteer of Excellence:
The Volunteer of Excellence award honors exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience at a troop level.
Jennifer Benner, Dauphin County
Catharine Carbaugh, Fulton County
Sherry Clouser, Perry County
Shelly Craig, Northumberland County
Tamera Windish, Dauphin County