Tuesday, October 28, 2025| 5:30 PM Wildwoods Convention Center 4501 Boardwalk | Wildwood, NJ 08260
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 Cape May County through business, civic engagement, and philanthropy.
HONOREES
Patrick T. Rosenello
Mayor of North Wildwood
Rita Rothberg
County Clerk of Cape May County
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:30 PM – Welcome Reception: Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres
6:30 PM – Dinner & Award Presentations
8:00 PM – Program Concludes
SUPPORT
Support this meaningful celebration of service and help Scouting grow in Cape May County.
Submit your advertisement by Tuesday, October 7 to 690specialevents@scouting.org.
Please RSVP with your guest names by Tuesday, October 21 to 690specialevents@scouting.org. Checks can be made payable to Garden State Council and mailed to 693 Rancocas Rd. in Westampton, NJ 08060.
IMPACT
Your support empowers youth through adventure, service, and learning— preparing them for lives of leadership and civic responsibility. See how in our 2024 Year in Review infographic.
Sponsorship and Tribute Opportunities
Sponsorships, Tribute ads, individual tickets, and contributions to Scouting can all be ordered through our online portal. See all of the details below, then click the button to make your selections.
Sponsorships
Includes 24 guests, listing on event website, social media mention, event recognition and a full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 16 guests, listing on event website, social media mention, event recognition and a full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 8 guests, listing on event website, social media mention, event recognition, and a full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 8 guests, listing on event website, social media mention, event recognition and a half-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 4 guests, recognition during event and quarter-page color ad in program booklet.
Tributes and Tickets
Includes a full-page, color ad measuring a standard sheet, 8.5 x 11 inches.
Includes a half-page, color ad measuring 8.5 w x 5 h inches.
Includes a quarter-page ad measuring 3.5 w x 5 h inches.
Thank you to last year’s generous Sponsors!
Gold Eagle Sponsor
Bronze First Class Sponsors
Bronze First Class Sponsors
1st Bank Of Sea Isle City
Ford, Scott, & Associates L.L.C.
Halliday & Leonard Custom Building
Kramer Beverage Company
Marsh McLennan Agency LLC
McMahon Insurance Agency
The First National Bank Of Elmer
Many thanks to our 2024 Business Partners
PCH Technologies
Elmer Bank
JWM Wealth Management
2024 Awards Reception Program Book
Past Honorees of the Cape May County Distinguished Citizen
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
2006 |
Jeff Van Drew |
|
2007 |
Daniel Beyel |
|
2008 |
Thomas Tower* |
|
2009 |
Will Morey |
|
2009 |
Jack Morey |
|
2010 |
Charlie Pessango |
|
2011 |
William Kindle |
|
2011 |
Leonard Desiderio |
|
2012 |
Douglas Heun |
|
2012 |
Veronica Town |
|
2013 |
Jerry Reeves |
|
2013 |
Scott Halliday |
|
2014 |
Jay Ford |
|
2014 |
Brian Broadley |
|
2015 |
Alan Gould |
|
2015 |
Joyce Gould |
|
2015 |
Dave Beyel |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
|
2016 |
Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi |
|
2016 |
Linda Pagliughi |
|
2016 |
James Bennett |
|
2017 |
Mayor Jay A. Gillian |
|
2017 |
John Scrapa |
|
2018 |
Curtis Bashaw |
|
2018 |
The McMahon Family |
|
2019 |
Patrick Healey |
|
2019 |
Eustace Mita |
|
2021 |
Larry C. Schmidt |
|
2021 |
The Burke Family |
|
2022 |
Maryanne Adams |
|
2022 |
George C. Robinson III |
|
2023 |
Dave/Monica Coskey |
|
2023 |
The Mullock Family |
|
2024 |
The Kelly Family |
|
2024 |
Brendon Sciarra |
*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.
