The Gold Award is the highest honor given by the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Scouts must perform service projects, among other requirements, to earn the award. The following youths have earned the Gold Award:

Alexandra, 17, taught younger Girl Scouts how to make knotted fleece blankets to be donated to the Genesis Women's Shelter. She is a member of Troop 137, a senior at Berkner High School and the daughter of Jeanne and Robin Patterson of Garland.

Christina, 18, helped to restore the Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Peter's Parish and arranged for volunteers to continually maintain the grotto. She is a member of Troop 1252, a freshman at Texas A&M University and the daughter of Gerri and Jerry Eckart of Lindsay, Texas.

Leslie, 19, helped to produce baby quilts for pregnant teenage mothers at the Duncanville Crisis Pregnancy Center. She is a member of Troop 2612, a sophomore at the University of North Texas and the daughter of Camille and Stan Galbraith of Duncanville.

Amber, 18, and her group partner worked together to teach volunteers how to crochet baby blankets to donate to the Wylie United Methodist Church. She is a member of Troop 1929, a freshman at Sam Houston State University and the daughter of Candace Wachowiak of Wylie.