The Corowa Senior Guides capped off an extraordinary year with a flurry of awards, celebrating the hard work and dedication of three inspiring young women—Charli Lester, Dekota Shumack, and Isabel Carroll.
All three Guides earned the prestigious Silver Endeavour badge, a testament to their commitment and perseverance.
Dekota and Bel went above and beyond, achieving the Baden-Powell Award, the pinnacle of Guide achievements.
While all three girls are members of the Corowa Guides, Dekota’s story is particularly remarkable.
She has been commuting from Finley for the past three years to continue her Guiding journey after starting with the Lone Guides.
Dekota received her Baden-Powell Award in a meaningful ceremony at the former Finley Guide Hall, the same venue where both her mother and aunt earned their BP Awards.
Charli and Bel were honoured with their awards at the Corowa Guide Hall.
Earning these accolades required the girls to complete a variety of challenges spanning Promise and Law, Outdoor Skills, Service, Guiding Traditions, World Guiding, and Patrol Systems.
“These activities have helped them grow in confidence and leadership while emphasising the importance of community service,” explained Maree Higgins.
“Over the past two years, all three girls have embraced leadership roles, assisting the younger Guides in their units.
“They’ve honed outdoor skills at camps, forged lifelong friendships at the Kani Karrung Jamboree in Ballarat, and contributed to their communities through service projects such as BBQ fundraisers, bull sales, Lions Club dinners, and recycling initiatives.
“Through their Guiding experiences, Charli, Dekota, and Bel have emerged as well-rounded, civic-minded young women with a broad outlook on life.
“Their journey exemplifies the values of the Australian Guide Program (AGP), which emphasises leadership, personal development, and the pursuit of one’s best self.
“The AGP encourages girls to plan, implement, and evaluate their own activities, fostering resilience, teamwork, and a sense of achievement.
“Through the Girl Recognition System, participants can complete challenges, earn badges, and work toward prestigious awards that celebrate their accomplishments.
“Congratulations to Charli, Dekota, and Bel for their exceptional achievements and for embodying the spirit of guiding,” Ms Higgins said.
Join the Adventure
Girl Guides is open to girls aged 7 and up. If you’re interested in joining this empowering program, contact Maree Higgins at 0408 655 574 to learn more.