Du Quoin Girl Scout achieves group's highest honor

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has awarded Allison K. Brantley of Du Quoin its highest honor. Brantley, a 2020 graduate of Du Quoin High School, has earned the Gold Award for making improvements to the Perry County Humane Society.

"I am an animal lover. I wanted to help out the Perry County Humane Society and do something to help their animals get adopted," said Allison.

Allison made additions to the cat room, and put in new ceiling fans in the dog kennel area to help keep the animals cool during the hot summer days. She also made enhancements to the office to assist those working at the humane society.

Speaking about her Gold Award project, Allison said it also drove home the importance of family.

"I really learned to rely on family. They helped me a lot during this project," stated Allison.

Gold Award Girl Scouts change the world for the better, and they change it for good. The Gold Award is earned by girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable.

Allison, the daughter of Cat Brantley, is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Silver Award and now the Gold Award. She is currently attending John A. Logan College where she is studying to be a vet tech/veterinarian.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois serves approximately 9,000 girls and engages 3,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties in southern Illinois. Call (800) 345-6858 or email customercare@gsofsi.org to learn more.