The Burlington County 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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
DEERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB | WESTAMPTON, NJ
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Sponsorship and Tribute Opportunities
Past Honorees of the Burlington County Distinguished Citizen Award
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
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1987
|
Jirair S. Hovnanian* |
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1988 |
J. Garfield DeMarco*
|
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1989 |
Richard A. Alaimo |
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1990 |
Thomas P. Foy* |
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1991
|
Robert C. Shinn Jr.
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1992
|
James E. Palmer
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1993
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Hon. H. James Saxton
|
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1994
|
Dr. Carmine DeSopo
|
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1995
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Hon. Martin L. Haines*
|
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1996
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Dr. Robert C. Messina Jr.
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1997
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Hon. Vincent R. Farias
|
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1997
|
Renee L. Borstad*
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1998
|
Craig W. Yates
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1998
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Hon. Diane Allen
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1999
|
Dennis Flanagan
|
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1999
|
Hon. Martha Bark*
|
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2000
|
Glenn R. Paulsen
|
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2001
|
Franco Harris
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2002
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Hon. Philip E. Haines, Esq.
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2002
|
JoAnn Winzinger
|
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2003
|
Irvin E. Richter
|
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2004
|
Stephen J. Hovnanian
|
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2004
|
Peter J. Hovnanian
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| Year | Name |
|---|---|
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2005
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Richard J. Cureton
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2005
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Jerald R. Cureton, Esq.
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2006
|
William S. Haines Jr.
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2007
|
James K. Wujcik
|
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2008
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Hon. John A. Sweeney
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2008
|
Mary Wells*
|
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2009
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Brigadier General James J. Grant
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2010
|
Robert C. Halgas
|
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2011
|
Frank Giordano
|
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2013
|
Charles S. Miller
|
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2014
|
Jim Brennan Jr.
|
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2015
|
John A. Latimer
|
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2016
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Orsula V. Knowlton
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2016
|
Calvin H. Knowlton
|
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2018
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Hon. Jean E. Stanfield
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2018
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Hon. Mary Ann O'Brien
|
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2019
|
Robert C. Silcox
|
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2019
|
Hon. Barry Parker
|
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2022
|
Jill Peterson
|
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2022
|
Kristi M. Howell
|
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2023
|
Lee Bealuk
|
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2023
|
Brad Denn
|
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2024
|
Bill LaVan
|
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2024 |
Craig Greenwood
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*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 via email.
