2025 Walter Scott Jr., Citizen of the Year

Honoree Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Holland Performing Arts Center, Scott Hall
13th & Douglas Street, Omaha

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For over 50 years, Scouting America, Mid-America Council’s annual Walter Scott, Jr., Citizen of the Year event has bestowed prestigious accolades upon influential community members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional accomplishments, and support of youth organizations.

We request the honor of your presence at our 2025 dinner celebration. This year’s Walter Scott Jr., Citizen of the Year Honoree is: Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. President of University of Nebraska. Honorary Chairpersons Lori & David Scott and Corporate Partner MCL Construction have planned a wonderful lifetime achievement showcase at the Holland Performing Arts Center. The enchantment begins with a warm welcome filled with cocktails, socializing, and Scouting accoutrements. Dinner will be served in the Scott Hall, where guests locate their tables for seating. The highlight of the affair will be the incredible award ceremony at 7:20 pm with keynotes live on-stage accompanied by spotlight stories and videos. Scouting announcements will close out the evening.

Scouting America, Mid-America Council seeks to prepare Scouts to be future community leaders through experiences that build confidence, teach leadership, and develop ethics and values all while having fun. Thank you for your continued and generous support of local Scouting.

2025 Walter Scott, Jr., Citizen of the Year Sponsorship Levels:

EAGLE SCOUT SPONSOR – $20,000
LIFE SCOUT SPONSOR – $10,000
STAR SCOUT SPONSOR – $5,000
FIRST CLASS SCOUT – $2,500
SINGLE ATTENDEE – $1,000

All proceeds directly benefit Scouting America, Mid-America Council.

Visit our 2024 COY eRecap here.