Berkeley Heights Good Scout Awards Dinner Set for Oct. 22

Scouting America will hold its 20th Annual Berkeley Heights Good Scout Awards Dinner on October 22, 2026, at The Primavera Regency, 1080 Valley Road in Stirling. The evening opens with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 7 p.m. Five Berkeley Heights residents will be recognized for their contributions to the community and to Scouting.

The 2026 honorees span multiple spheres of community impact. Manuel Couto, a former Berkeley Heights Councilman, brings decades of civic leadership. Kristy LoPresti, Co-President of the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation, champions educational initiatives. Bridget Neigel and David Neigel, owners of Rita's of Berkeley Heights, combine business ownership with service; David also serves as Trustee and Ministry Lead at Church of the Little Flower. Daniel Tatosian, Scoutmaster of Troop 68 Berkeley Heights, directly develops young leaders through Scouting. Kelly Villanueva, President of the Governor Livingston PTO and Co-Leader of Berkeley Heights SEPAG, nurtures community connection across schools and civic engagement.

Louisa Grossman and Tiffany Escott are serving as event co-chairs, bringing the evening together. A wine pull will take place during the program to raise additional funds for Scouting, adding an interactive element to the celebration while supporting the organization's mission.

Tickets are $110 per person. Sponsorship opportunities and congratulatory journal advertisements are also available, giving additional community members a way to celebrate the honorees. Registration and event details are at scoutingevent.com/358-Good_Scouts_Berkeley_Heights. For questions about sponsorships or journal ads, contact Jennifer Volz at (973) 765-9322, ext. 249, or jennifer.volz@scouting.org.

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FAQ

Q: What is the Berkeley Heights Good Scout Awards Dinner?
A: The 20th Annual Berkeley Heights Good Scout Awards Dinner is a Scouting America event honoring five Berkeley Heights residents for their contributions to the community and to Scouting. The dinner includes a reception, dinner, awards program, and wine pull fundraiser.

Q: Who are the 2026 honorees?
A: The five 2026 honorees are: Manuel Couto (former Berkeley Heights Councilman), Kristy LoPresti (Co-President of the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation), Bridget Neigel and David Neigel (owners of Rita's of Berkeley Heights; David also serves as Trustee and Ministry Lead at Church of the Little Flower), Daniel Tatosian (Scoutmaster of Troop 68 Berkeley Heights), and Kelly Villanueva (President of the Governor Livingston PTO and Co-Leader of Berkeley Heights SEPAG).

Q: When and where is the awards dinner?
A: The dinner is Wednesday, October 22, 2026, at The Primavera Regency, 1080 Valley Road in Stirling. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards program at 7 p.m.

Q: How much are tickets?
A: Tickets are $110 per person.

Q: How do I register for the event?
A: Registration and event details are available at scoutingevent.com/358-Good_Scouts_Berkeley_Heights.

Q: What is the wine pull?
A: A wine pull will take place during the awards program to raise additional funds for Scouting. This interactive fundraiser gives attendees a chance to support Scouting's mission while enjoying the celebration.

Q: Can I sponsor the event or place a congratulatory advertisement?
A: Yes. Sponsorship opportunities and congratulatory journal advertisements are available. For information, contact Jennifer Volz at (973) 765-9322 ext. 249 or jennifer.volz@scouting.org.

Q: Where can I find more Berkeley Heights events?
A: Union County Life covers Berkeley Heights community events, celebrations, and local news. Visit unioncountylife.com for event information.