2026 Cumberland & Salem Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM
The Grove at Centerton
1022 Almond Rd. | Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
The Cumberland & Salem Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception recognizes individuals whose leadership, character, and commitment to service reflect the values of Scouting and strengthen the future of our region.
This annual celebration brings together community leaders, businesses, and supporters to honor remarkable individuals while raising critical support for Scouting programs serving youth across South Jersey.
Through Scouting, young people are prepared to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Tickets, sponsorships, and program book advertisements can all be secured through the registration form.
If you are unable to attend but would still like to support Scouting programs in South Jersey, a contribution can also be made through the registration form.
Program Book Advertisements
Businesses and supporters may promote their organization or share congratulatory messages to the honorees through a program book advertisement.
Advertisement Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ad Sizes
Full Page: 5.5″ W × 8.5″ H
Half Page: 5.5″ W × 4.25″ H
Quarter Page: 2.75″ W × 4.25″ H
Submit advertisements to: 690specialevents@scouting.org no later than Wednesday, May 13.
RSVP Information
Please RSVP with guest names by Wednesday, May 13. Email guest names to: 690specialevents@scouting.org.
Payment by Check
Checks may be made payable to Garden State Council and mailed to: Garden State Council at 693 Rancocas Rd., Westampton, NJ 08060.
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Past Honorees of the Cumberland Salem Counties Distinguished Citizen Awards
Cumberland County
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
2003 |
Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D |
|
2004 |
Peter Galetto |
|
2005 |
Dr. Edward H. Salmon |
|
1981 |
Harold A. Shaub |
|
1982 |
Irving K. Kessler |
|
1983 |
Joseph M. Ochman, Sr. |
|
2006 |
James M. Seabrook |
|
2007 |
Sidney Brody* |
|
2008 |
Albert Fralinger Jr. |
|
2009 |
Robert Swanson* |
|
2010 |
J. Alan Woodruff* |
|
2011 |
Gary Simmerman* |
|
2012 |
Frank M. Hankins Jr.* |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
2013 |
Paul J. Ritter, III |
|
2014 |
David J. Hemple |
|
2015 |
Jeffrey DuBois |
|
2016 |
Ken Pustizzi |
|
2017 |
Wade Sjögren |
|
2004 |
Jeffrey L. Nash |
|
2005 |
Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. |
|
2006 |
Walter Lynch |
|
2018 |
Kenneth W. Freitag |
|
2019 |
Gary Galloway |
|
2020 |
Sam Pipitone Jr. |
|
2021 |
Carmine C. Catalana IV |
|
2022 |
John Ruga |
|
2023 |
Hon. John A. Casarow Jr. |
|
2024 |
Edward Geletka, DBA |
|
2025 |
Theodore H. Ritter |
*Deceased
Salem County
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
1977 |
Thomas J. Grieves* |
|
1978 |
Hubert P. Layton * |
|
1979 |
Dr. John S. Madara* |
|
1980 |
Henry D. Young* |
|
1981 |
Joseph Michael Galvin |
|
1982 |
Angelo Massari* |
|
1983 |
Sally B. Featherer* |
|
1984 |
John B. Campbell* |
|
1985 |
Charles F. Biernbaum* |
|
1985 |
Marian H. Biernbaum* |
|
1986 |
Joseph J. Dyer Sr.* |
|
1987 |
Robert A. Shinn* |
|
1988 |
B. Harold Smick Jr.* |
|
1989 |
Frank J. Hoerst III |
|
1990 |
Sol. L. Davidow* |
|
1991 |
Dr. Robert A. Brooks* |
|
1992 |
Benjamin W. Timberman* |
|
1993 |
Dr. Willetta L. Mulhorn* |
|
1994 |
Charles A. Ahl* |
|
1995 |
Thomas H. Bowen* |
|
1995 |
Judge George Farrell III* |
|
1996 |
Ron Lehew* |
|
1997 |
Hon. Jack Collins |
|
1998 |
Keith S. Campbell |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
1999 |
Dr. Charles L. Liebeknecht |
|
2000 |
John M. Lake Jr.* |
|
2001 |
Roger E. Nathan* |
|
2002 |
Howard “Grant” Harris |
|
2003 |
Geneva Wood |
|
2004 |
Robert J. Vanderslice |
|
2005 |
Thomas A. Pankok* |
|
2006 |
Walter Lynch |
|
2018 |
Kenneth W. Freitag |
|
2019 |
Gary Galloway |
|
2006 |
John T. “Jiggs” Lenahan |
|
2007 |
David Lindenmuth |
|
2008 |
George and Carol Reese |
|
2009 |
Rev. David Bailey Sr.* |
|
2010 |
Robert A. Woodruff Sr |
|
2011 |
Charles M. Miller |
|
2012 |
Edward Remster |
|
2013 |
Ed Warren Jr |
|
2014 |
Michael S. Warner* |
|
2015 |
John Bobbitt Jr |
|
2016 |
Carl R. Gaskill |
|
2017 |
Mark V. Edwards |
|
2018 |
Robert A. Woodruff Jr. |
|
2019 |
Richard E. Pierson |
|
2020 |
William H. Ferrell Jr |
|
2021 |
Col. Dr. Gwyn Parris-Atwell |
|
2022 |
David S. Burgin |
|
2023 |
Chloe Williams |
|
2024 |
The Robinson Family |
|
2025 |
John “Jack” Swain |
*Deceased
Development Team Contact
If you would like more information about Garden State Council's Distinguished Citizen Awards and the many ways you can support the mission of Scouting in South Jersey, we invite you to contact us by email.
