Announcing our 2026 Good Scout Dinner Honoree
The Northeast Illinois Council is pleased to announce Robert W. Crawford, Jr. as our 2026 Good Scout honoree. The Good Scout Dinner brings together dedicated friends and supporters to honor individuals who have made a meaningful difference in their communities through service that embodies the values set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Since 1970, this premier event has raised vital funds to sustain and grow Scouting across northern Cook and Lake Counties, shaping the next generation of leaders.
Learn more about Bob and his dedication to our communities
Additional event details will be shared in the coming months.
The Good Scout Award has been presented annually since 1970. The award recognizes community leaders who embody the Scout Oath and Law and support the Northeast Illinois Council.
Past Honorees
| 2025 J.P. Gallagher |
1996 Robert E. Gallagher |
| 2024 S. Michael Rummel |
1995 C. A. Lance Piccolo |
| 2023 Daniel Peterson |
1994 Samuel Knox Skinner |
| 2022 Richard Gallagher |
1993 William B. Graham |
| 2021 Ronald R. Peterson |
1992 Ambassador Robert D. Stuart, Jr. |
| 2020 Duncan MacLean |
1991 Governor Jim Edgar |
| 2019 Steve Murrill |
1990 Gordon I. Segal |
| 2018 Bob Dold |
1989 Donald S. Harnack & Charles D. Strang |
| 2017 Ken Morrison |
1988 Mike McCaskey |
| 2016 Doug Waggoner |
1987 Mike Ditka |
| 2015 John C. Landgraf |
1986 G. Kennedy, B. MacLean, A. McClure & R. Schoellhorn
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| 2014 Mark Miller |
1985 Dallas Green |
| 2013 Dennis H. Chookaszian |
1984 President Gerald R. Ford |
| 2012 Jeff Hillebrand |
1983 Governor J. R. Thompson |
| 2011 Tom Ricketts |
1982 Senator Charles H. Percy |
| 2010 John F. McDonough |
1981 James S. Kemper, Jr. |
| 2009 Robert L. Parkinson, Jr. |
1980 Howell H. Howard |
| 2007 John C. “Jack” Jadel |
1979 Dr. Charles S. Brown |
| 2006 Edward J. Wehmer |
1978 Richard F. Kennedy |
| 2005 Ronald K. Labrum |
1977 James H. Douglas |
| 2004 Norman H. Wesley |
1976 Colonel Henry Crown |
| 2003 Miles D. White |
1975 William Beers |
| 2002 John A. Edwardson |
1974 Howard Wehane |
| 2001 Frank W. Considine |
1973 Edwin L. Fredrick, Sr. & David Sengstack |
| 2000 Hon. John E. Porter |
1972 Hobart G. Miller |
| 1999 Vernon R. Loucks, Jr. |
1971 Clayton Rautbord & Harold Werhane |
| 1998 Steven, James & Daniel Crown |
1970 Samuel G. Rautbord |
| 1997 Edward N. Koenig |
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