2026 Reflections Program

SHELBY WINSTON

To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, Shelby's project aimed to honor the historical legacy of Cold Water Cemetery. Over time, critical historical records, burial maps, and care instructions for the cemetery were at risk of being lost, outdated, or inconsistently passed along. Recognizing this need, Shelby developed a sustainable, technology-driven solution to ensure the cemetery’s history is preserved and accessible for generations to come. Shelby organized multiple clean-up days at the cemetery, helping remove debris and restore the grounds where 32 veterans are laid to rest. A key component of her project was introducing modern mapping and digital tools. Using a high-accuracy GPS receiver and ESRI Field Maps, she created a detailed, up-to-date digital map of cemetery interments. Each headstone was documented with photographs and accompanying notes, improving accuracy and readability. Shelby also developed “Links to Legacy: A Digital Guide,” a web-based resource connected to the cemetery’s website. Through QR codes placed within the experience, visitors can access information about veterans and learn about the history of those buried at the site. The sustainability of Shelby’s project is ensured through her partnership with the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution to update the digital map as new veteran interments occur and ensuring the information remains accurate and accessible for generations to come.

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CONGRATULATIONS

By earning the Gold Award, our Girl Scouts have joined an elite group of rock stars, role-models and real-life heroes. They have made a lasting impact in their communities—and beyond. And we can't wait to see what they do next! Because they have earned the highest honor in Girl Scouting, these 37 Gold Award Girl Scouts can look forward to some benefits from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. CHANGEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP All Girl Scouts who earn their Gold Award at the 2026 Reflections Ceremony will be considered for the 2027 Changemaker Scholarship; a $5,000 higher-education scholarship awarded at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s annual Dessert First event. The Changemaker Scholarship Committee will begin the selection process in summer 2026. LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Our 2026 Gold Award Girl Scouts will be gifted a Lifetime Membership from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri upon graduation. Lifetime members have access to a supportive group of like-minded individuals to help alum continue their involvement and engagement with our organization, in whatever way that inspires them, for years to come. Learn more about the benefits of a Lifetime Membership at girlscouts.org/lifetime . CELEBRATE YOUR GIRL SCOUT Honor your Girl Scout's incredible achievement with a tribute to the Gifts for Girls: Helping Girls Soar Higher campaign. Your gift will help future Girl Scouts make a lasting impact in their communities and will be recognized in our annual Impact Report . Please scan the QR code or visit girlscoutsem.org/donate to make a gift. Thank you for supporting the next generation of leaders!