Whitney M. Young Reception

September 2025 | 6:30PM | Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center

The national Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award is designed to recognize those individuals and corporations who have been instrumental in the development of Scouting for rural, urban, and suburban youth who often face challenging barriers. This award recognizes "unsung heroes," those who do exceptional service for disadvantaged youth.

The mission of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Reception is to secure community resources in support of the Scouting Program for at-risk youth and to provide experiences that develop self-esteem, character values, and living skills, thereby enhancing the lives of young people in disadvantaged areas of our community.

The 2025 Awards Ceremony will be chaired by Erik Deadwyler, SVP, Sales, Consumer Packaging at Smurfit Westrock.

Sponsorships are available for the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Ceremony, starting at $3,500. Download the Donation Form from the resources section below.

Proceeds from this event will go to support Scouting programs throughout the Metro-Atlanta area, providing experiences that develop self-esteem, character values, and living skills and enhance the lives of young people across our community.