The Cumberland & Salem Counties Distinguished Citizens Award Reception, hosted by the Garden State Council, honors local leaders who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Recipients of the Distinguished Citizens Award are recognized for their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to strengthening our communities. Proceeds from the event directly support Scouting programs that develop character, citizenship, and leadership skills in youth across southern New Jersey.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
THE GROVE AT CENTERTON | PITTSGROVE, NJ
2024 Event Program Book
Sponsorship and Tribute Opportunities
Past Honorees of the Cumberland-Salem County Distinguished Citizen Award
| Year | Name |
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1977
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Thomas J. Grieves*
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1978
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Hubert P. Layton *
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1979
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Dr. John S. Madara*
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1980
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Henry D. Young*
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1981
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Joseph Michael Galvin
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1982
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Angelo Massari*
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1983
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Sally B. Featherer*
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1984
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John B. Campbell*
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1985
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Charles F. Biernbaum*
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1985
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Marian H. Biernbaum*
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1986
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Joseph J. Dyer Sr.*
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1987
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Robert A. Shinn*
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1988
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B. Harold Smick Jr.*
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1989
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Frank J. Hoerst III
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1990
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Sol. L. Davidow*
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1991
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Dr. Robert A. Brooks*
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1992
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Benjamin W. Timberman*
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1993
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Dr. Willetta L. Mulhorn*
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1994
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Charles A. Ahl*
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1995
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Judge George Farrell III*
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1995
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Thomas H. Bowen*
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1996
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Ron Lehew*
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1997
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Hon. Jack Collins
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1998
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Keith S. Campbell
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1999
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Dr. Charles L. Liebeknecht
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2000
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John M. Lake Jr.*
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2001
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Roger E. Nathan*
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2002
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Howard "Grant" Harris
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2003
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Geneva Wood
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2003
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Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D.
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2004
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Peter Galetto
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2004
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Robert J. Vanderslice
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2005
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Thomas A. Pankok*
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2005
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Dr. Edward H. Salmon
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2006
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John T. "Jiggs" Lenahan
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2006
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James M. Seabrook
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| Year | Name |
|---|---|
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2007
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Sidney Brody*
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2007
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David Lindenmuth
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2008
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George and Carol Reese
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2008
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Albert Fralinger Jr.
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2009
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Rev. David Bailey Sr.*
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2009
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Robert Swanson*
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2010
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Robert A. Woodruff Sr.
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2010
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J. Alan Woodruff*
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2011
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Charles M. Miller
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2011
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Gary Simmerman*
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2012
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Frank M. Hankins Jr.*
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2012
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Edward Remster
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2013
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Paul J. Ritter, III
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2013
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Ed Warren Jr.
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2014
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David J. Hemple
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2014
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Michael S. Warner*
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2015
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John Bobbitt Jr.
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2015
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Jeffrey DuBois
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2016
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Carl R. Gaskill
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2016
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Ken Pustizzi
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2017
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Mark V. Edwards
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2017
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Wade Sjögren |
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2018
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Robert A. Woodruff Jr.
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2018
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Kenneth W. Freitag
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2019
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Richard E. Pierson
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2019
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Gary Calloway
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2020
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Sam Pipitone Jr.
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2020
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William H. Ferrell Jr.
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2021
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Carmine C. Catalana IV
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2021
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Col. Dr. Gwyn Parris-Atwell
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2022
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John Ruga
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2022
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David S. Burgin
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2023
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Chloe Williams
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2023
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Hon. John A. Casarow Jr.
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2024
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Edward Geletka, DBA
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2024 |
The Robinson Family
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*Deceased
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