Champion of Youth
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Banks
304 Kennedy Blvd.
Pittston, PA 18640
Each year we honor individuals/organizations for their outstanding work in advancing the cause of children and youth programming and services.
The distinguished honorees were:
Laurie M. Cadden
Community Advocate
Fundraising, Public Relations, Development & Special Events Consultant
Michael Ferguson
Vice President of Corporate Services
Allied Services Integrated Health System
12 Year Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA Board Member
Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards
President & CEO
Maternal and Family Health Services
Ball Corporation
Represented by Ted Lasher
Individual Tickets are $150 each.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Be The Champion ($10,000) Exclusive Sponsorship: 15 tickets, full-page color program ad, logo placement on a Lamar Advertising digital billboard, event signage, and social media posts
Be A Leader ($7,500): 12 tickets, full-page color program ad, logo placement on a Lamar Advertising digital billboard, event signage, and social media posts
Be A Visionary ($5,000): 10 tickets, full-page color program ad, event signage, and social media posts
Be A Mentor ($2,500): 8 tickets, full-page color program ad, and social media posts
Be An Advocate ($1,250): 4 tickets, and full-page color program ad
