The Distinguished Citizen “Good Scout” Award is presented to community leaders who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Law and Scout Oath. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding service as evidenced by the interest and leadership they have provided to many worthwhile organizations, as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues.
Cumberland County
Honorable John A. Casarow Jr.
Salem County
Chloe Williams
President
Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Morris Jr.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Banquet for Award Honorees
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Grove at Centerton, Pittsgrove, N.J.
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. If you would prefer to place your reservation offline, please contact our Development Director Joyce Skradzinski via email: joyce.skradzinski@scouting.org, or by phone: 609-261-5850 x124.
Sponsorship Packages
Includes 24 guests, business listed on event website, three social media mentions, and during the event presentation. A full-page color ad in a prominent location in the program booklet.
Includes 16 guests, business listed on event website, two social media mentions, and during the event presentation. A full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 12 guests, business listed on event website, one social media mention, and during the event presentation. A full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 8 guests, business listed on event website, one social media mention, and during the event presentation. A full-page color ad in the program booklet.
Includes 4 guests, recognition in the program booklet and full-page color ad.
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
2023 Reception Committee
Co-Chair: Wade Sjogren, President, WHIBCO Inc.
Co-Chair: Charles Allen, First Vice President Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
BJ Ayars
David Burgin
Richard Eber III
Mark Edwards
Carl Gaskill
John F. Hall
Hon. Ben Laury
Hon. Carol Musso
Frank Rumick
Eric Sjogren
John Sloat
Theresa L. Widger
2023 Event Program Book
The Distinguished Citizen “Good Scout” Award is presented to community leaders who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Law and Scout Oath. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding service as evidenced by the interest and leadership they have provided to many worthwhile organizations, as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues.
Past Honorees of the Cumberland and Salem Counties Distinguished Citizen "Good Scout" Awards
Cumberland County
2003 – Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D.
2004 – Peter Galetto
2005 – Dr. Edward H. Salmon
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.*
2013 – Paul J. Ritter, III
2014 – David J. Hemple
2015 – Jeffrey DuBois
2016 – Ken Pustizzi
2017 – Wade Sjögren
2018 – Kenneth W. Freitag
2019 – Gary Calloway
2020 – Sam Pipitone Jr.
2021 – Carmine C. Catalana IV
2022 – John Ruga
*Deceased
Past Recipients of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago
John Brandt
Campbell Soup Company
Freeholder Riletta Cream*
Dr. Roy J. Dawson
Michael Devlin
Rev. Tony C. Evans Sr.
Edwin Figueroa
Councilman Angel Fuentes
Rev. Dr. Larron Jackson, E.DD.
Rhonda Lauer
Carmen Morales
Lewis L. Paynter
Assemblywoman Mary Previte*
Dave Roberts
Olvin S. Rouse Jr.*
Hon. Albert B. Kelly
Ralph Padilla
Tony Surace
Salem County
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
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 – 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
*Deceased