50th Annual
Distinguished Citizen Award Reception
11.7.24
Doubletree by Hilton
Manchester Downtown
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership, Service, and Community Impact
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference
2024 Honorees
Michael Skelton
Individual Honoree
President & CEO of the Business and
Industry Association of New Hampshire
Swim With A Mission
Organization Honoree
EVENT DETAILS
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
- 5:00 PM – Networking, Cocktails & Food Stations
- 6:00 PM – Awards Presentation Program
- 6:45 PM – Networking, Cocktails & Dessert
Register to attend by November 1, 2024
Have questions? Contact Dawna Wolfson at development@nhscouting.org.
About the Distinguished Citizen Award
The Distinguished Citizen Award, established by Scouting America, honors individuals for extraordinary leadership and service to their communities. It highlights the importance of character and citizenship, inspiring youth to lead, take responsibility, and prioritize principles beyond self-interest. For over 114 years, Scouting America has shaped young people through character-building programs rooted in the values of the Scout Oath—duty to God, country, others, and self. These timeless values, expressed in the Scout Law, continue to guide youth toward ethical behavior, self-reliance, and care for others.
Proceeds from this event support our mission to deliver enriching and life-changing Scouting programs to all youth across the Granite State, ensuring that every child, regardless of their economic circumstance, neighborhood, or ethnicity, has access to the opportunities Scouting provides.
ABOUT OUR HONOREES
Michael Skelton
Individual Honoree
President & CEO of the Business and
Industry Association of New Hampshire
Michael Skelton, a graduate of
Saint Anselm College and an Eagle
Scout, is the state’s leading business
advocate as President and CEO
of the Business and Industry
Association (BIA). Before
joining the BIA, Mr. Skelton
was President and CEO of
the Greater Manchester
Chamber, the state’s largest regional Chamber of
Commerce. With over 12 years of experience in the
Chamber of Commerce industry, Mr. Skelton brings a
wealth of knowledge in public relations, media relations,
economic development, and government affairs. He is
also actively involved in the community, serving on the Board
of Directors of Amoskeag Industries, the Board of Trustees of
Manchester’s historic Palace Theatre, and as a Board member of the
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, appointed by Governor
Sununu. Mike resides in Bedford, New Hampshire, with his wife, Emily,
and their two children, Colin, and Eleanor.
Swim With A Mission
Organization Honoree
In 2017, Philip and Julie Taub founded Swim
With a Mission, a nonprofit organization that
empowers veterans and their families. Their
mission is to raise awareness and funds for
vital veteran service organizations.
Through innovative events and
initiatives, they strive to make
a tangible difference in the
lives of those who have
served. Since its inception,
Swim With a Mission
has garnered significant
support, raising millions of dollars to support essential
veteran programs and services, ensuring our nation’s
heroes receive the care and resources they deserve.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Leadership Sponsor – $15,000
Includes 12 tickets to the event, exclusive event naming rights, an option for addressing the audience at the event, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Reception Sponsor – $10,000
Includes 10 tickets to the event, a mention of the company during the program, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Technology Sponsor – $7,500
Includes 8 tickets to the event, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Program Sponsor – $5,000
Includes 2 tickets to the event, signage at the event bar, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Program Sponsor – $5,000
Includes 6 tickets to the event, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Creative Cocktail Sponsor – $5,000
Includes 2 tickets to the event, signage at the event bar, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Dessert Sponsor – $3,500
Includes 4 tickets to the event, signage on the event dessert table, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Centerpiece Sponsor – $2,500
Includes 2 tickets to the event, corporate logo on every event centerpiece and on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.
Photo Booth Sponsor – $500
Includes 2 tickets to the event, corporate logo option to be added on photo booth photos, corporate logo on the event slideshow, and a logo with link on the event website.