READING, Pa. – The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania hosted the annual “Take the Lead” event Tuesday night.

The ceremony honors exceptional women who exemplify the Girl Scouts’ mission and make the world a better place.

It took place at the Redner’s Event Center in Reading.

This year’s honorees include an associate vice president at Alvernia, the Penn State Berks chancellor, a vice president from the Berks County Community Foundation, and the chief medical officer from the Berks Community Health Center.