The 2025 Camden & Gloucester Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception brought together community leaders, supporters, and friends to recognize individuals who make a strong, positive impact across South Jersey. Guests honored three recipients whose leadership and service reflect the values of Scouting. The program was led by Event Chair Debra Rosen, Esq.
The evening included remarks, introductions, and the presentation of the Distinguished Citizen Award, highlighting each honoree’s contributions to Camden and Gloucester counties. Support from sponsors and attendees helped raise important funds that keep Scouting programs strong for more than 4,500 youth each year, including those served through our ScoutReach initiatives in underserved communities.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and helped support local Scouting.
Unable to attend but still want to make an impact? Contributions to the Garden State Council are always welcome.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Arthur H. Galipeau |
| 1979 | Arthur E. Armitage, Sr |
| 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 |
| 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 S. Rosen, Esq. |
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 1975 | John E. Hunt* |
| 1976 | Henry E. Fredrick* |
| 1977 | Elwell MacNeil* |
| 1978 | Clayton N. Eastlack, Jr.* |
| 1979 | William H. Campbell* |
| 1980 | Ralph Cornell* |
| 1981 | Alvin G. Shpeen* |
| 1982 | Gertrude Brumund* |
| 1982 | Robert Brumund |
| 1983 | David C. Reiter* |
| 1984 | Joseph J. Grochowski* |
| 1985 | John W. Keuler, Sr.* |
| 1986 | G. Wayne Post* |
| 1987 | Wadsworth Cresse, III* |
| 1988 | Robert E. Shryock* |
| 1989 | Eugene J. McCaffrey, Sr.* |
| 1990 | Robert E. Boakes* |
| 1991 | Harry T. Gamble* |
| 1992 | William L. Dalton* |
| 1993 | Edith Patterson* |
| 1993 | Jack Patterson* |
| 1994 | Jack Scott |
| 1995 | Joseph Hoffman* |
| 1996 | Dr. John W. Holdcraft* |
| 1997 | Harris Y. Cotton* |
| 1998 | John L. White, Esq.* |
| 1999 | Art Vallee* |
| 1999 | Joe Vallee |
| 2000 | Jack Collins |
| 2001 | Samuel DeSimone, Esq. |
| 2002 | Warner A. Knobe |
| 2003 | Donald Sanderson |
| 2004 | Delor Cornell |
| 2005 | Louise Heritage |
| 2005 | Jack Heritage |
| 2006 | Hon. Stephen M. Sweeny |
| 2007 | Eileen K. Cardile |
| 2008 | Valero Refinery |
| 2009 | Pamela S. Clark |
| 2010 | Kathleen A. Davis |
| 2011 | Benjamin T. Griffith |
| 2012 | Hon. Fred H. Madden, Jr. |
| 2012 | Dr. James M. Bonner |
| 2013 | Frederick Keating, Ed.D. |
| 2013 | Les Vail |
| 2014 | Joseph W. Devine |
| 2014 | Fred A. Sorbello |
| 2016 | Claire Riggs |
| 2016 | Dr. Ali A. Houshmand |
| 2017 | Dante Germano |
| 2018 | John A. DiAngelo |
| 2019 | Mullica Hill Women's Triathlon Club |
| 2019 | Paul Blackstock* |
| 2019 | Bernadette Blackstock |
| 2020 | Ernest D. Huggard |
| 2021 | Jim Auletto |
| 2021 | Brian W. Jones |
| 2023 | Tim Guim |
| 2023 | Lisa Morina |
Mon/Tues/Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Wed/Thurs: 9AM - 8PM
Sat: 9AM - 1PM
Sun: CLOSED
