28th Annual Ocean County Garden Party
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The Ocean County Garden Party is held annually by Scouting America, Jersey Shore Council. The highlight of the event is the presentation of the Good Turn Award, which is presented to individuals who best exemplify the values of Scouting in their business and personal lives.
Recipients of the award are leaders who have made significant contributions to the life of our community through unselfish leadership in education, business, government, industry, social work, and youth development. Scouting America, Jersey Shore Council are honoring Philip Brilliant and John Crisafulli for their outstanding dedication and service to families throughout Ocean County.
This year's event will be held on Thursday August 15th at The Home of Dawn Gluck from 6-8pm. Check out our event registration and sponsorships today at the registration button above!
Good Turn Award Past Recipients
1994 Senator Andrew Ciesla | 1995 Miroslav “Mike” Kokes |
1996 John T. Gribbon | 1997 John Garbarino |
1998 Diane Turton | 1999 Mayor Joseph Scarpelli |
2000 Rev. Alphonse Stephenson | 2001 John Paul Doyle |
2002 Steve & Ruthanne Scaturro | 2003 Nick & Angie Coppola |
2004 Mike & Kathy Kokes | 2005 Jack & Nancy Rentschler |
2006 Peter Daniels | 2007 Paul Barlo |
2008 Mayor Steve Acropolis | 2009 Rich & Lisa Lau |
2010 John Catalano | 2011 Nils R. Bergquist & Shelia Vinton |
2012 Scott Bassinder & Carol & David Wolfe | 2013 Mayor William Curtis &David Crone |
2014 Nina Anuario &Christopher Nelson | 2015 Sally & Ed Buecker & Evalyn Shippee |
2016 Sheriff Michael Mastronardy & Tiku Patel | 2017 Congressman Tom McArthur |
2018 Noelle Carino |
2019 Donald Guardian |
2022 Howard & Arlene Swartz | 2023 Ralph Wolff |