2025 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner

Join the Rainbow Council, Scouting America in honoring Tom and Michele Vana as this year's Distinguished Citizen Award recipients. This annual dinner recognizes individuals whose significant and enduring contributions to our community embody the values of the Scouting program, serving as exemplary role models for our youth.

Tom and Michele Vana are being celebrated for their profound commitment and impactful service to our community, notably their vital philanthropic support for local healthcare, including the Silver Cross Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit named in honor of their triplets. Their dedication reflects the spirit of service and leadership that Scouting champions.

Celebrate with us as we honor Tom and Michele Vana. 

The event will take place on October 29 at Tuscany Falls.

We have the following Sponsorship levels available:

Eagle Level - $25,000 (Includes highlighted accommodations - sixteen guests, a preferred full-page ad placement in the dinner program, Social Media posts & Website presence as well as feature on event invite.)

Leadership Level - $15,000 (Includes highlighted accommodations - sixteen guests, a preferred full-page ad placement in the dinner program & Social Media posts.)

Pacesetter Level - $10,000 (Includes highlighted accommodations - sixteen guests, preferred full page ad in the dinner program.)

Distinguished Patron - $5,000 (Includes preferred accommodations - eight guests, a full-page ad in the dinner program.)

Benefactor - $2,500 (Includes accommodations - eight guests, program listing.)

Sponsor - $1,500 (Includes accommodations - eight guests, program listing.)

Individual Ticket - $150 

Full Page Color Ad - $500

Half Page Color Ad - $250

Please contact Peter Durkin for any questions or concerns.  Peter can be reached at peter.durkin@scouting.org.