Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announces that Olivia Rosenberger of Carbon County has earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award as a member of the 2025 Gold Award class.

Rosenberger achieved this highest honor in Girl Scouting by partnering with the Carbon County Animal Shelter to complete a project of lasting impact.

She designed and built a bridge and gazebo on the shelter’s property, as well as created a memorial garden where pet owners can reflect and find peace following the loss of a beloved pet.

Her thoughtful additions now serve as a permanent part of the shelter’s grounds, offering comfort and serenity to the community.

Earning the Gold Award requires a minimum of 80 hours dedicated to identifying a community issue, researching potential solutions, and taking action.

Rosenberger’s project exemplifies these values, reflecting her strong commitment to making a difference and her ability to implement meaningful, sustainable change.

Through her leadership, she has inspired the next generation of Girl Scouts to see what’s possible when passion meets purpose.

The Gold Award, open to high school-aged Girl Scouts, is the pinnacle of Girl Scout achievement.

It challenges girls to develop innovative solutions to community problems with long-term impact.

In doing so, Girl Scouts build professional and leadership skills, gain access to scholarships, expand their networks, and may even qualify for advanced rank when enlisting in the military.

Rosenberger credits much of her success to the unwavering support of her family.

Her parents, Craig and Lisa Rosenberger, along with her sisters, played a hands-on role in the completion of her project.

She is deeply grateful to them for instilling in her a love of community service and the environment.

Growing up immersed in the outdoors and engaged in local volunteering, Rosenberger developed a strong sense of responsibility to give back and help others.

Currently, she is pursuing a dual degree in Biology and Environmental Science at Gannon University near Lake Erie, where she also plays as a goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team.

She plans to continue mentoring younger Girl Scouts and remains deeply appreciative of the lifelong values and skills she gained through her Girl Scouting experience. “I wouldn’t trade the time I’ve put into Girl Scouting for anything else in the world,” Rosenberger says — a sentiment that underscores the true spirit of a Gold Award Girl Scout.