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Riddle receives 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award

Jack Riddle was presented with the 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award. Shown are (l-r) Alex Pires, 2018 recipient; Robert Nakagawa, scout executive Del-Mar-Va council; Riddle; and Pat Campbell-White, 2019 recipient. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 15, 2023

The Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America presented its Sussex County 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award to Wm. Jack Riddle at a reception Nov. 7 at Ivy in Dewey Beach.

Riddle serves as president and chief lending officer of Community Bank Delaware. He has also been a two-time recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Financial Services Champion Award for his commitment to the Delaware small business community.

“The Del-Mar-Va Boy Scouts Council considers it a privilege and an honor to present Jack Riddle with this award,” said Shaina Adkins, development director. “His outstanding services to his community are immeasurable! We are very grateful to have him a part of our Del-Mar-Va Council family and our 2023 Sussex County Distinguished Citizen.”

Recipients are selected for their outstanding service as evidenced by their leadership to many worthwhile organizations, as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues and community.

Pat Campbell-White, the 2019 recipient, acted as emcee for the evening’s festivities.

Robert Nakagawa, scout executive of the Del-Mar-Va Council, gave an update on the Del-Mar-Va accomplishments, while Eagle Scout Wyatt Snyder spoke about what being a scout means to him.

Several tributes to Riddle were given. Alex Pires spoke about Riddle the banker. Cliff Berg spoke about Riddle the rotarian. Stefanie Kotzur and Laura McCreary told of Riddle the father. And Bob Boyd spoke about Riddle the friend.

Past recipients of the award include Joe Hudson; Drs. Ellen and Gregory Bahtiarian; Dale Dukes; Thomas Brown; Joseph, Chris and Preston Schell; Michael Vincent; Alex Pires; and Pat Campbell-White.

The event raised $50,000 for the Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America.

 

Scouts on hand at the award ceremony are in back (l-r) Nicolas Parson, Ian Lewis, Wyatt Snyder, Matthew Hanna, Adrienne Hanna and Zoe Kot. In front are Callan and Delaney McCowan.
Pat Campbell-White, 2019 recipient, acted as emcee for the evening.
Merrill Moore has a conversation with Eagle Scout Wyatt Snyder.
Bette Gallo, a founding member of Community Bank Delaware, speaks with scout Zoe Kot.
Scout Callan McCowan, right, speaks with Barry Neal.
Merrill Moore gives advice to scout Ian Lewis.
Marvin Jones of Crossroad Community Church gives the invocation and speaks about his friendship with Jack Riddle.
Delaney, left, and Callan McCowan give the Pledge of Allegiance.
Emcee Pat Campbell-White displays the General Assembly’s tribute to Jack Riddle.
Robert Nakagawa, scout executive Del-Mar-Va Council, gives an update of the Del-Mar-Va Council.
Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer gives a tribute to Jack Riddle.
Alex Pires, 2018 recipient, speaks about Jack Riddle as a banker and good friend.
Eagle Scout Wyatt Snyder speaks about what being a scout means to him.
Clif Berg speaks about what a good Rotarian Jack Riddle has been.
Jack Riddle’s daughters Stefanie Kotzur, left, and Laura McCreary speak about what a great father Riddle has been.
Riddle’s daughters Laura McCreary, right, and Stefanie Kotzur speak about what a great man Riddle is to his family.
Bob Boyd speaks about what a great friend Jack Riddle has been throughout the years.
Jack Riddle is presented with a scout hat by Robert Nakagawa, scout executive of the Del-Mar-Va Council.
Robert Nakagawa, scout executive Del-Mar-Va Council, right, sits with Eagle Scout John Brady.
Jack Riddle speaks about what a honor it is to be chosen as the recipient of the Sussex County 2023 Distinguished Citizen Award.
The Riddle family is (l-r) daughter Stefanie Kotzur, Jack, wife Susan and daughter Laura McCreary.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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