Award recognizes projects resulting in lasting change in local communities

Sunrise resident Amelie Prodhomme has earned the coveted Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious recognition attainable by Girl Scout seniors and ambassadors in grades nine through 12. This award highlights the creative and impactful projects these young changemakers have developed to address real-world challenges in their communities.

Prodhomme’s Gold Award project, “Girls on the Go: Helping Teen Girls Navigate Car Care with Confidence,” tackled the widespread lack of car care knowledge among teen girls, a gap she noticed firsthand through her sister Elisa’s reliance on their father for vehicle-related issues. To address this, Prodhomme created a comprehensive car care education program designed specifically for teen girls. She hosted hands-on workshops and developed an easy-to-follow pamphlet outlining essential car maintenance tasks, from checking tire pressure to responding to a flat tire or minor accident. The pamphlet included a QR code linking to instructional videos she created, allowing for visual, on-the-go learning. Prodhomme also launched a YouTube channel and promoted her content on social media, providing an ongoing, accessible resource for teen drivers.

“We are so proud of all of our Gold Award Girl Scouts whose projects are insightful, impactful and relevant,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. “With their projects, these young ladies tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges with compassion, innovation, and leadership. They are change agents that are making a true impact in their communities and beyond.”

This Girl Scout was among 27 young female leaders in the region to earn the Gold Award during the 2025 Annual Gold Award Ceremony, with sponsorship support from Amazon, Fiserv, Florida Power & Light, Great Charity Challenge, HCA Florida Healthcare, and Publix Super Market Charities.

About Girl Scouts
The preeminent leadership development organization for girls, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida provides a safe, supportive environment for girls to learn, lead and thrive, surrounded by a supportive network of peers and caring adult mentors. Through unique, impactful experiences, girls from kindergarten through 12th grade are empowered to become confident, capable and compassionate leaders who engage their communities, inspire lasting change and make a positive difference in the world. They are encouraged to explore their full potential, dream big and act boldly. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves 6,100 girls and engages 3,600 volunteers across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. To explore opportunities to volunteer, donate or partner with Girl Scouts, call 561-427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.

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