Women of Achievement

2026 Women of Achievement Awards Reception

Thank You to Last Year’s Generous Sponsors

Join Scouting America Garden State Council on Monday, November 30, 2026, at Scotland Run Golf Club as we celebrate outstanding women whose leadership, professional achievements, and service make a meaningful difference across South Jersey.

Led by Event Co-Chairs Allison Eckel and Kristi Howell, the Women of Achievement Awards Reception brings together business and community leaders, colleagues, family, and friends to recognize the accomplishments of our 2026 honorees.

Proceeds benefit Scouting America Garden State Council, serving more than 4,500 youth annually across South Jersey through programs that build character, confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills.

Whether attending, becoming a sponsor, purchasing a congratulatory advertisement, or making a donation, your support helps provide meaningful Scouting opportunities for local youth.

Important Deadline: Registration, sponsorship commitments, guest names, logos, and advertisement files are due by Monday, November 16, 2026 and can be emailed to 690specialevents@scouting.org.

Scout holding a 15-year recognition award while posing with two women in front of a Garden State Council backdrop.

Event Co-Chairs

Allison Eckel

Executive Vice President of Marketing
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D)

Kristi Howell

President & CEO
Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce



Meet our 2026 Honorees

Women of Achievement

Silvia Catalan-Culnan

Councilwoman
Mount Laurel Township

Mariel Giletto

Practice Lead, Business and M&A
Flaster Greenberg PC

Krista McConnell

Director of Cape May County Campus & Community Outreach
Atlantic Cape Community College
Commissioner, City of Wildwood

Meredith Lorrilliere

Executive Vice President
Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey

Ann Wiser

Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Executive Board Officer, Association of Scientists and Professional Engineering Personnel (ASPEP)
Emergency Response Team, EMS First Responder/Hazmat Technician- Station 317

Kimberly Schalek Downes

Vice President, Business Development, Government and External Affairs
New Jersey American Water

Young Woman Professional of the Year

Kimberly Schieber

Senior Business Development Executive
radius180

Woman Scouter of the Year

Ashley McCormick

Council Special Needs Committee
Crossroads District Special Needs Chair
District Member at Large & Merit Badge Counselor

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m Dinner Begins
Location: Scotland Run Golf Club

 

Patron Ticket — $175
Join us for an evening celebrating outstanding women leaders while supporting Scouting programs across South Jersey

 

Important Deadline: Registration, sponsorship commitments, guest names, logos, and advertisement files are due by Monday, November 16, 2026 and can be emailed to 690specialevents@scouting.org.

Event Experience Sponsorships

Honoree Table Sponsor — $1,750

  • Celebrate a 2026 honoree with a reserved table for 10 guests.
  • Table recognition will identify the Woman of Achievement being honored
  • Honoree Tables do not include advertising or additional sponsor recognition.

Wine Pull Sponsor — $1,500

  • 2 tickets to the Reception
  • Recognition at the Wine Pull table
  • Logo on Wine Pull bags
  • Logo on event webpage and in program book
  • Recognition on social media

Photography Sponsor — $1,000

  • 2 tickets to the Reception
  • Recognition associated with event photography
  • Logo on event webpage and in program book

Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

Get Ready for an Inspiring Evening

Premier Eagle Sponsor — $7,500

  • 16 tickets to the Reception
  • Logo on event signage and webpage
  • Full-page color ad (prime placement) in program book
  • Promotional items at check-in
  • E-blast with your ad to attendees
  • Recognition on social media & in the annual report

Gold Life Sponsor — $5,000

  • 10 tickets to the Reception
  • Prominent logo placement on event signage and webpage
  • Full-page color ad in program book
  • Logo recognition in event e-blasts
  • Recognition on social media & in the annual report

Silver Star Sponsor — $3,500

  • 8 tickets to the Reception
  • Logo on event signage and webpage
  • Half-page color ad in program book
  • Logo recognition in event e-blasts
  • Recognition on social media & in the annual report

Bronze First Class Sponsor — $2,000

  • 4 tickets to the Reception
  • Company name on event signage and webpage
  • Quarter-page color ad in program book
  • Recognition in event e-blasts
  • Recognition on social media & in the annual report

Additional Opportunities

Advertising & Recognition

Full-Page Color Ad — $1,000 (5.5" W × 8.5" H)
Half-Page Color Ad — $500 (5.5" W × 4.25" H)
Quarter-Page Color Ad — $250 (2.75" W × 4.25" H)
Personal Congratulatory Message — $100 (up to 400 characters / 2 lines of text)

Ad files must be submitted in high-resolution (300 dpi minimum) PDF or EPS format to 690specialevents@scouting.org by Monday, November 16, 2026.

2025 Event Program Book

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

*Deceased

Past Honorees

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Year County Honoree
2012CamdenPatricia Purdy
2012Cape MayLynda Pagliughi
2012CumberlandMarlene Z. Asselta
2012GloucesterPamela S. Clark
2012SalemJulie A. Acton
2013BurlingtonAmy R. Webb
2013CamdenDebra Rosen, Esq
2013Cape MayMaura McMahon
2013CumberlandLouise Bertacchi
2013GloucesterNina S. Sorelli, CPA, CFE
2013SalemJoyce Skradzinski
2014BurlingtonMary Ann Boccolini
2014CamdenStacey J. Sinclair, Esq
2014Cape MayMaryanne Adams
2014CumberlandGail Marino
2014GloucesterLynda L. Hinkle, Esq
2014SalemTammy Maciocha
2015BurlingtonPeg Knight, RN
2015CamdenJune A. Sernak
2015Cape MayVicki T. Clark
2015CumberlandKathleen Norton Gallaher
2015GloucesterMichelle Gollapalli
2015SalemLinda DuBois
2016BurlingtonJennifer Starkey
2016CamdenTish Colombi
2016Cape MayRonnie Town
2016CumberlandPamela Ann Sjogren
2016GloucesterBarbara Wallace
2016SalemLt. Col. Gwyn Parris-Atwell
2017BurlingtonMary Ann O'Brien
2017CamdenAdrienne Kirby, PhD
2017Cape MayNancy Cleaver
2017CumberlandTammy Garrison
2017GloucesterLt. Col. Barbara McCormick, MSN, RN, CEN
2017SalemBJ Ayars
2018BurlingtonSharon M. Hammel
2018CamdenDebra P. DiLorenzo
2018Cape MayE. Marie Hayes
2018CumberlandShirley J. Sever
2018GloucesterJennifer Young
2018SalemNicki Burke
Year County Honoree
2019BurlingtonFelicia Hopson
2019CamdenJoccola T. Thomas
2019Cape MayDr. Barbara Gaba
2019CumberlandDr. Shelly Schneider
2019GloucesterLisa Carney
2019SalemCeil Smith
2020BurlingtonBridget Wiese
2020CamdenDr. Helene Burns
2020Cape MayMelanie Collette
2020CumberlandVeronica Sergiacomi
2020GloucesterPatricia D. Claghorn, EdD
2020SalemElizabeth "Betsy" Harris
2021BurlingtonAnne Caruso
2021CamdenChristina Renna
2021Cape MayJoanne Carrocino
2021CumberlandMinerva Alvarado
2021GloucesterJoanne Connor
2021SalemTheresa Widger
2022BurlingtonDr. Tiffani A. Worthy
2022CamdenBetty Maul
2022Cape MayDenise Beckson
2022CumberlandChristy DiLeonardo
2022GloucesterRobin Walton
2022SalemElaine Dunner
2023BurlingtonKristi Howell
2023CamdenLavinia Awosanya
2023Cape MayCamille Fitzmartin
2023CumberlandTyrese Gould Jacinto
2023GlousterCatherine Allen-Carlozo
2023SalemSue Ann Leighty
2024BurlingtonNicole Gillespie
2024CamdenGaetane Jean-Marie, Ph.D
2024Cape MayRubye Hutchinson
2024CumberlandDonna M. Perez
2024GloucesterEve Pappas
2024SalemDebbie Behnke
2025BurlingtonKeisha Stephenson Taylor, Ed.D.
2025CamdenJanice Campbell
2025Cape MayAmy J. Mahon
2025CumberlandDawn S. Hunter
2025GloucesterVojislava Pophristic, Ph.D.
2025SalemCandice Racite, Ed.D.

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Support can take many forms: Donate through Friends of Scouting, purchase popcorn or camp cards from a local Scout, attend our Women of Achievement dinner or regional Citizenship Awards dinners, and so much more. Your support of Scouting enables Garden State Council to support the experiences of nearly 5,000 youth throughout South Jersey!
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