Syosset Girl Scout Honored For Earning Gold Award

SYOSSET, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay recently joined with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to honor Girl Scouts who have achieved their Gold Award.

"We are so proud to honor such distinguished young women. The Gold Award acknowledges the power behind each Girl Scout's dedication to not only bettering herself but committing to make the world a better place for others," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "These girls identified needs in their communities and took dedicated action to address them. We are so proud to honor Girl Scouts who have achieved the most prestigious award in scouting."

The honorees included:

Ayesha Chandnani, of Syosset: To earn her Gold Award, Ayesha Chandnani interviewed senior citizens to document their life story and give advice for younger people. Ranging from starting a business, pursuing a career in engineering, and serving in the army, Ayesha highlighted how her interviewees persevered and used problem-solving skills to achieve their goals. She presented these interviews at local libraries, and they can be viewed through her website along with a guide to help students reach out to elders in their communities.