Camden & Gloucester Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:30 PM
The Legacy Club | 300 Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Celebrating Distinguished Leadership in South Jersey
Join Garden State Council, Scouting America, as we honor exceptional leaders who embody the values of Scouting – leadership, service, and integrity. The Distinguished Citizens Award Reception is a celebration of individuals who have made significant contributions to Camden & Gloucester Counties through business, civic engagement, and philanthropy.
2025 Honorees
Christina M. Renna
Camden County
Christina Renna is President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, where she leads a team dedicated to public policy, workforce development, and member engagement. Since rejoining the Chamber in 2014, she has advanced through leadership roles, becoming CEO in 2020. Her career also includes service in the Office of Governor Chris Christie as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Recognized as one of New Jersey’s most influential business leaders by NJBIZ and ROI-NJ, she also serves on nonprofit boards and is one of only 100 executives nationwide on the U.S. Chamber’s CCC100 Committee. A Vineland native, she holds degrees from Saint Joseph’s University and Villanova University
Michael Renna
Camden County
President & CEO, South Jersey Industries, Mike Renna guides South Jersey Industries in delivering reliable service to more than 725,000 customers while advancing innovation in clean energy. He is equally dedicated to community leadership, serving on boards such as Junior Achievement of NJ, NJBIA, and The Hun School of Princeton, where he promotes education, economic growth, and service.
William T. Hoffman
Gloucester County
Bill Hoffman is President & CEO of Hoffman’s Exterminating, which he
founded in 1990 with a vision of delivering “quality service with personalized care.” A Certified Entomologist, Bill has grown the company into one of the nation’s Top 100 pest control firms, with six locations across five states and a staff of 100. Dedicated to community as well as business, he serves on numerous boards, including the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, and is recognized for his commitment to public health, environmental stewardship, and strong family values in business
Support The Celebration
Your sponsorship or contribution not only honors these distinguished leaders but also fuels Scouting’s mission to prepare young people for a lifetime of leadership, service, and character.
Please RSVP with your guest names, and submit your ad and company logo by Thursday,
November 20, 2025, to 690specialevents@scouting.org.
Check payable to:
Garden State Council
693 Rancocas Rd., Westampton, NJ 08060
Celebrate Impact
Your support empowers youth through adventure, service, and learning—preparing them for lives of leadership and civic responsibility.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our past sponsors whose generosity made this celebration possible.
Past Honorees of the Camden County Distinguished Citizen Awards
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
1978 |
Arthur H. Galipeau |
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1979 |
Arthur E. Armitage, Sr |
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1980 |
William G. Rohrer |
|
1981 |
Harold A. Shaub |
|
1982 |
Irving K. Kessler |
|
1983 |
Joseph M. Ochman, Sr. |
|
1984 |
Robert K. Scarborough |
|
1985 |
William Ryan |
|
1986 |
F. William Storck |
|
1986 |
Gladis Zambrana |
|
1987 |
John B. Canuso |
|
1988 |
Williard G. Rouse, III |
|
1989 |
Gabriel E. Danch |
|
1990 |
Walter N. Read |
|
1991 |
Charles T. Dunn |
|
1992 |
Rev. Charles A. Sayre |
|
1993 |
Kevin G. Halpern |
|
1994 |
Melvin R. (Randy) Primas, Jr. |
|
1995 |
Norman R. Augustine |
|
1996 |
Linda Rohrer |
|
1997 |
Leslie D. Hirsch |
|
1998 |
Louis S. Bezich |
|
1999 |
Michael F. Camardo |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
2000 |
Thomas U. Seigenthaler |
|
2001 |
William Tomar, Esq |
|
2001 |
Robert J. Gallo |
|
2002 |
Debra DiLorenzo |
|
2003 |
Charles Biscieglia |
|
2004 |
Jeffrey L. Nash |
|
2005 |
Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. |
|
2006 |
Walter Lynch |
|
2007 |
Richard Miller |
|
2008 |
Joseph Balzano |
|
2009 |
Donald Farish |
|
2010 |
Hon. Donald Norcross |
|
2011 |
Dan McDonough |
|
2012 |
Gerald M. Banmill |
|
2012 |
Anthony J. Perno III, Esq. |
|
2013 |
David Micha |
|
2014 |
Kevin Castagnola |
|
2019 |
John Finley |
|
2022 |
Carlos M. Bollar |
|
2024 |
Jason W. Miller |
|
2024 |
Debra Rosen |
*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.
