The Scouting America Garden State Council will honor seven South Jersey women at the 2025 Women of Achievement Awards Reception, presented by Performance Marketing and Signage. The event will take place Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m. at The Legacy Club, 300 Evesham Road, in Cherry Hill.
This annual celebration recognizes women whose leadership, service, and dedication are shaping their communities and empowering the next generation of leaders through Scouting.
“Honoring these extraordinary women highlights the incredible impact leaders can have on both their communities and on the next generation of Scouts,” said Patrick Linfors, scout executive and CEO of the Garden State Council. “Through their service, mentorship, and dedication, they help ensure that scouts are prepared for lives of character, leadership, and active citizenship.”
The 2025 honorees are:
- Keisha Stephenson Taylor – Burlington County
Senior director of alumni and postsecondary engagement, NAF, with more than 20 years of service supporting youth programs that help young people reach their potential. - Janice Campbell – Camden County
Founder and president of Tri-State Canine Response Team; an advocate for youth service initiatives and recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Volunteerism Award. - Amy J. Mahon – Cape May County
Partner and chief operating officer of Reich Asset Management and president of the Love of Linda Cancer Fund; mentors young people in philanthropy and civic engagement. - Dawn S. Hunter – Cumberland County
Executive director of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce; fosters business growth and civic involvement while creating opportunities for scouts to serve their communities. - Vojislava Pophristic – Gloucester County
Provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, Rowan University; develops educational programs that support scouting’s mission of personal growth. - Candice Racite – Salem County
Associate vice president, industry engagement, Rowan College of South Jersey; empowers youth through educational partnerships that strengthen leadership skills. - Chris Aziz – Woman Scouter of the Year
Longtime scouter and volunteer; encourages scouts to embrace service, character and leadership through her decades of local program contributions.
The Scouting America Garden State Council provides scouting programs to communities in Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem, and parts of Atlantic counties.
