BOSTON — 250 guests attended the 42nd Salute to Scouting Annual Dinner, which is held to raise awareness and support for the inner city Scout programs, and provides enhancements needed to remain relevant in America’s changing landscape. The event was held at the Revere Hotel Boston and honored Jim Brett, president and CEO of the New England Council. WCVB NewsCenter 5’s Randy Price was the event’s emcee.

The Boy Scout nominating committee and Board of Directors chooses distinguished individuals to honor in recognition of their leadership and philanthropic support of the Greater Boston Community, their charitable work and business leadership exemplifies the ideals and success of Boy Scouts of America. The BSA prides itself on being one of the country’s foremost family organizations.

2018 Salute to Scouting Committee and/or Leadership Contributors are: Steve Barnes, Managing Director, Bain Capital; Peter Brennan, Partner, PWC; Bob DiMuccio, CEO, Amica; Jim Dina, COO, Pyramid Hotel Group; Bob Higgins, Managing Partner, Causeway Media; Bernie Horn, CEO, Polaris Capital Management; Mike Jeans, Ret, CEO New Directions; Pattie Jacobs, President, AT&T New England; Tom Kershaw, Owner, Cheers; Jack Klinck, CEO, Hyperplane; Marty Meehan, President, UMass System; Joe Nolan, Exec VP, Eversource; and Dan Strasshofer, Partner, KPMG.

All photos by Bill Brett