Westchester County Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
Presented by the Greater Hudson Valley Council, Scouting America
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
White Plains Sonesta Hotel
6 PM Cocktail Hour · 7 PM Dinner
Honoring the 2026 Distinguished Citizens of the Year
Join us as we celebrate two outstanding leaders who exemplify the values of Scouting through their service and commitment to the community: Chip Cushman of Golub Capital and Jon Denfeld of BlackRock.
About the Event
The Westchester County Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner recognizes exceptional community leadership while supporting the Greater Hudson Valley Council’s mission to prepare young people for life. Our Council serves more than 7,500 families across seven counties, including over 2,500 Scouts in Westchester alone. With the support of more than 4,000 dedicated adult volunteers and three camp properties offering year-round programs, Scouting continues to build character, leadership, and life skills for youth throughout our region.
Your participation in this event helps ensure that today’s young people have access to the same meaningful Scouting experiences that have shaped generations of leaders.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Summit Sponsor – $10,000 includes 10 tickets, a premium digital ad, website and social media recognition, and top billing throughout the event.
Eagle Scout Sponsor – $7,000 includes 10 tickets, a digital ad, cocktail-hour signage, on-stage recognition, and website listing.
Life Scout Sponsor – $5,000 includes 8 tickets, a digital ad, podium recognition, and website listing.
Star Scout Sponsor – $3,500 includes 6 tickets and a digital ad featured during the event.
First Class Sponsor – $1,000 includes 4 tickets and a digital ad.
Tenderfoot Sponsor – $800 includes 2 tickets and a digital ad.
Additional giving options include a Digital Ad Only – $500, Individual Ticket – $200, or the opportunity to contribute even if you cannot attend.
Register or Sponsor
Online Registration: Register Here
Checks payable to: Greater Hudson Valley Council
18 Westage Dr., Space #19, Fishkill, NY 12524
Questions? Email GHV.Development@Scouting.org
Attn: Dan Conniff, Chief Operating Officer
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
