Honouring Lady Baden-Powell, who was selected as World Chief Guide in 1930, it is the peak achievement award for members aged 18 to 29 and requires guides to develop a set of personal challenges and an action plan to achieve them.

Ms Dean had six themes to her tasks, including 'social networks' that involved her co-ordinating a Mount Kosciusko hike.

"I also raised $3000 for Give Me 5 for Kids by selling more than 1000 handmade biscuits and donated quilts to Lutheran Aged Care," she said.

"For self-development, it was a very personal challenge, having been diagnosed with diabetes, and I lost 17 kilograms.

"I decided to make a quilt of my history with Girl Guides - I'd never used a sewing machine before, and a family friend gave me her machine.

"That took me almost three years to complete and it's hanging up at the hall."

A board game educating about the constitutions of four countries with more than 50 questions was another of Ms Dean's tasks, which are assessed by a support group and ticked off by Girl Guides Australia.

Ms Dean started with the organisation as a six-year-old.

"Our neighbour suggested I join Girl Guides," she said.

"I went to Guides one night and I loved it - I haven't left since and I'm part of the furniture now at North Albury.

"We do a range of different things - we might do a penny hike, where they flip a coin and whichever way it lands, they go for a hike in that direction.

"I'll probably look at going over to one of the world centres in guiding - you can go and volunteer."

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Albury MP Justin Clancy visited the North Albury Girl Guides on Sunday to congratulate Ms Dean on her achievement, and she said it was a proud moment.

"I finally got there - I didn't think I would," Ms Dean said.

"I have learnt so much about myself and this award.

"It's great to be recognised - I can be a role model for kids and young adults.

"Its very rewarding and I recommend any woman to join our organisation - it can take you anywhere in the world."