Burlington County Distinguished Citizen Award

Burlington County

Get Ready for an Inspiring Evening

Join Scouting America Garden State Council at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Deerwood Country Club for the 2026 Burlington County Distinguished Citizens Award Reception, an evening celebrating exceptional leaders whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact on Burlington County and beyond.

Led by Event Chair Chip Miller and the Burlington County event committee, this annual event brings together business, civic, and community leaders for an evening of networking, a cocktail reception, dinner, and award presentations, all while supporting local Scouting programs that help prepare young people for future success.

This year, we are proud to honor Ken Dunek, Publisher of JerseyMan and PhillyMan Magazines and former NFL and USFL player, and Dr. Tiffani A. Worthy, PMP, Founder and CEO of All Things Are Possible Foundation (ATAP), in recognition of their leadership, service, and commitment to strengthening our communities.

Your support directly benefits Scouting America Garden State Council, serving more than 4,500 youth annually across southern New Jersey by providing opportunities for adventure, mentorship, personal growth, and experiences that prepare young people for life.


Be part of this special evening as we celebrate outstanding community leadership and invest in the future of Scouting throughout southern New Jersey. To register, become a sponsor, or learn more about supporting the event, please use the registration button below.

Unable to attend but still want to make an impact? Contributions to the Garden State Council are always welcome.

Scouts in uniform presenting the American and council flags during an indoor ceremony.

Dr. Tiffani Worthy

PMP, Founder & CEO | All Things Are Possible Foundation (ATAP)

Dr. Tiffani Worthy is Chief Executive Officer of All Things Are Possible Foundation (ATAP), a non-profit organization she and her husband founded in 2007. ATAP serves over 400 children annually through out-of-school-time programs, including before- and after-school care, summer empowerment experiences, STEAM workshops, and other academic and cultural enrichment programs for K-8 students and teens.

Dr. Worthy brings strategic planning, thoughtful decision-making, vision setting, and positive energy to Willingboro. Her service as a combat veteran and her career in the private sector have developed her keen eye for detail, focus on accountability, and drive for results.

Dr. Worthy earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and French from the United States Military Academy at West Point. She was commissioned in the United States Army and deployed to Baghdad to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. She earned a Bronze Star Medal. She also holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University, and a Doctorate of Education in Human and Organizational Learning from The George Washington University.

She transitioned from leading and serving in uniform to leading and serving on executive leadership teams at The George Washington University, M.C. Dean, a premier electrical engineering firm, and Day & Zimmermann, a $2.5B engineering and construction company.

For nearly 15 years, Dr. Worthy served as an Adjunct Professor and Course Chair at Drexel University, teaching project management, and was awarded for her years of teaching excellence. Using a consultative approach rooted in strategic analysis and inclusive perspectives, Dr. Worthy delivers solutions to complex challenges and achieves results.

In 2020, Dr. Worthy was elected to serve on the Willingboro Township Council and was unanimously selected by the Council to serve as Mayor. While Mayor, Dr. Worthy courageously led Willingboro through a global pandemic, worked collaboratively with the Council to author and approve Willingboro’s first strategic plan, unified core values for the workplace, stabilized taxes, and enhanced resident experiences, to name a few highlights.

In June 2023, she was re-elected to serve a new term as Willingboro Township Councilwoman.

The common thread in all Dr. Worthy does is her commitment to helping people and organizations reach their fullest potential and her passion for learning. Wherever Dr. Worthy is, her mission is to strengthen organizational culture, improve performance, and build inclusive workplaces through capacity building.

Dr. Worthy is married to Reverend Dr. Carlos Worthy, and they have 3 adult children serving in the US Army, one grandson, and a granddaughter on the way.

Ken Dunek

Publisher, JerseyMan & PhillyMan Magazines | Former NFL & USFL Player

Ken played basketball at Marengo High School in Illinois; from there he received a scholarship to Paducah (KY) Community College where he played for two years before he accepted a full ride for basketball at Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) and played the 1977 season there. He switched to a football scholarship in 1978 as a tight end (despite having played no high school football) when the coaches noticed his large frame and speed on the court. He was then granted an extra year of eligibility for switching sports, and played both basketball and football for the MSU Tigers in 1979.

Receiving interest from several NFL teams he chose to accept a free agent offer from the Philadelphia Eagles in 1980, and was able to make the team as a rookie free agent. He was active for two regular season games, and received an NFC
Championship ring when the Eagles participated in Super Bowl XV against Jim Plunkett and the Oakland Raiders. After his release by the Birds in 1981, he was briefly a member of the Baltimore Colts in 1982 and played in the Hall of Fame game against Bud Grant and the Minnesota Vikings before signing with the NY Giants later that pre-season. He finished his professional football career with
the two-time USFL Champion Philadelphia Stars led by Head Coach Jim Mora, and won two more rings as the team triumphed in the 1984 and 1985 seasons. Ken set a single game receiving record for the franchise in 1985 with 11 receptions for 109 yards against Reggie White and the Memphis Showboats.

Ken is currently the publisher of JerseyMan and PhillyMan Magazines and Executive Producer of Field Mouse, a feature film about his teammate with the Philadelphia Stars, Sam Mills. He is also the author of An Improbable Journey, creator of Forgotten Stars Productions, LLC, and is working on a documentary about the two time USFL Champions the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars titled Dynasty Denied.

Ken Dunek is a college football analyst for ESPN and has appeared on national TV shows like Real World with Neil Cavuto on Fox News, as well as local programming on Comcast SportsNet Sports Talk Live and CBS 3 Talk Philly.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Get Ready for an Inspiring Evening

Eagle Sponsor $7,500
♦ 16 tickets to the Reception
♦ Logo on event signage and hyperlinked on event webpage for one year
♦ Full-page color ad (prime placement) in program book
♦ Company-provided promotional items at check-in
♦ E-blast to all Council contacts featuring your company logo
♦ E-blast to all Council contacts featuring company-provided content
♦ Recognition on social media and annual report


Gold Sponsor $5,000

♦ 12 tickets to the Reception
♦ Logo on event signage and hyperlinked on event webpage for one year
♦ Full-page color ad in program book
♦ E-blast to all Council contacts featuring your company logo
♦ Recognition on social media and annual report


Silver Sponsor $3,750

♦ 8 tickets to the Reception
♦ Logo on event signage and hyperlinked on event webpage for one year
♦ Full-page color ad in program book
♦ E-blast to all event attendees featuring your company logo
♦ Recognition on social media and annual report


Bronze Sponsor $2,500

♦ 4 tickets to the Reception
♦ Name on event signage and listed on event webpage for one year
♦ Half-page color ad in program book
♦ E-blast to all event attendees featuring your company name
♦ Recognition on social media and annual report

Additional Opportunities

Advertising Options
Full-Page Color Ad: $1,000 (5.5” W x 8.5” H)
Half-Page Color Ad: $500 (5.5” W x 4.25” H)

Submit company logo and ads in 300 dpi PDF format to:
690specialevents@scouting.org by Friday, August 28.

Other Ways To Give
Individual Patron Ticket: $200

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

We are grateful for the generosity of this year's sponsors, whose support makes this event and our programs possible.
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Get in Touch

Interested in learning more about the Distinguished Citizens Awards or exploring sponsorship and support opportunities? We would love to hear from you.

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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!