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Distinguished Citizens Awards

Distinguished Citizens Awards

Honoring the Best of Our Communities

Each year, the Garden State Council recognizes outstanding individuals who embody the values of Scouting in their everyday lives. One Distinguished Citizen is honored from each of the six counties we serve, chosen for their character, leadership, and commitment to their community.

In addition to the county honorees, we celebrate an extraordinary group of women at our annual Women of Achievement Awards dinner. This event honors one distinguished woman from each county alongside our Woman Scouter of the Year, selected from among Garden State Council's own Scouting volunteers.

Details for each event, including honorees, dates, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, will be available soon. Visit each county page to learn more.

Burlington County Distinguished Citizen Award

Camden & Gloucester Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception

Cape May County Distinguished Citizen Award

Cumberland and Salem Counties Distinguished Citizen Award

Women of Achievement Awards

See the Memories

Browse photos from past Distinguished Citizen Award events in our online gallery.
Distinguished Citizens Award Reception program displayed on a table at a Garden State Council event.
Community leaders being recognized during a Garden State Council ceremony as Scouts stand on stage behind them.
Wrapped gift baskets and numbered bid bags displayed on a table for a silent auction.
Scouts in uniform presenting the American and council flags during an indoor ceremony.
Scouts and adult leaders raising their glasses together during a Scouting recognition banquet.
Distinguished Citizen Award recipient speaking at a podium during a Garden State Council recognition event.
Recruitment banners promoting Exploring, Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, and Venturing programs displayed at a Scouting event.
Scouts and adult leaders posing together in front of a Scouting America Garden State Council backdrop.
Three Distinguished Citizen Award statuettes displayed on a table for Garden State Council honorees.
Distinguished Citizen Award honoree receiving an award on stage during a Cape May recognition event.
Garden State Online Photo Album

Support Our Scouting Troops

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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  • Scout Resource Center:
    693 Rancocas Rd.,
    Westampton, NJ 08060
  • (609) 261-5850 [x219]
  • Scout Training Center:
    695 Rancocas Rd.,
    Westampton, NJ 08060
  • (609) 261-5850

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Wed/Thurs: 9AM - 8PM
Sat: 9AM - 1PM
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