IYN: Lisa Carberg emcees Girl Scout Gold Awards in New Haven
The awards, hosted at Hotel Marcel in New Haven, recognized Girl Scouts with outstanding leadership and who gave back to their communities.
Winners were from all over the state.
Congratulations to the winners!
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