Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently announced that they will hold their fourth annual Legacy Award Brunch Spring Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 12, at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. The Legacy Award Brunch is designed to bring generations of Girl Scouts together to focus on building a stronger future, while celebrating individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on Girl Scouts and their communities. Attendees will honor the rich history of Girl Scouting, while spotlighting leaders whose volunteerism and professional achievements inspire future generations.
“The Legacy Award Brunch is a remarkable opportunity to celebrate the transformative power of Girl Scouting and the extraordinary individuals who champion our mission,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “By highlighting the accomplishments of these incredible leaders, we honor their contributions which inspire girls to rise to every challenge, shatter barriers, and create lasting change, all while leading with courage, confidence, and character.”
Each year the Legacy Award Brunch focuses on the lasting impression that Girl Scouts can make for future generations. Aligning with that theme, this year’s event will feature keynote speaker Dawn Harmon, CPA, Director of the Long Island Market Area for Reworld™, who is a champion in sustainability and building a strong environmental future. Dawn’s story of perseverance and leadership exemplifies the values of courage, confidence, and character that Girl Scouts strive to instill in every girl.
This year’s Legacy Award will be presented to Stacey I. Sikes of the Long Island Association (LIA), whose work has made an indelible mark on the lives of Girl Scouts and the broader Nassau County community. Stacey is the primary advocate for the LIA’s legislative agenda and has designed new programs to foster a positive business climate on Long Island and support small businesses. There will also be three Impact Awards honoring emerging leaders under 40, which will be presented to Erica Gibson, Adelphi University; Amanda Ieraci, Northwell Health; and Rebecca Martinez, Molloy University.
GSNC’s Legacy Award is for change-makers in Nassau County who give back to the community by elevating and supporting the Girl Scout mission through their career or volunteer work. They are true leaders working to pave the way for a positive future for Girl Scouts and their families. GSNC’s Impact Award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 who are currently giving back and making contributions to the Girl Scout mission and the larger Nassau County community. These emerging leaders represent the future of leadership in Nassau County.
Additionally, DHL Express will be recognized with the Community Champion Award for their extraordinary commitment to supporting Girl Scouts of Nassau County. For the past 20 years, DHL Express has been instrumental in ensuring that every box of cookies purchased and donated to Operation Cookie reaches military personnel around the world. DHL Express’ dedication to delivering this support exemplifies the spirit of service and commitment that inspires Girl Scouts to make a difference and give back to their community.
To learn more about the Legacy Award Brunch, please visit www.gsnc.org/legacy. All are welcome, to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or make a donation to support our mission, visit legacybrunch2025.swell.gives. All proceeds from this event will support the incredible programs and opportunities that empower Girl Scouts and will help provide financial assistance to girls in need.
We are Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs in Nassau County, across Long Island, and from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alum, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.gsnc.org.