The Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced it will be recognizing Cape May County Freeholder E. Marie Hayes as one of the “Outstanding Women in South Jersey” at their 2018 Women of Achievement Awards Reception.  The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Auletto Caterers in Almonesson. Hayes is one of six outstanding women being recognized for their public service and support of the Boy Scouts.

“I’m honored to be recognized as an Outstanding Women in South Jersey.  Over the past seven years dozens of women have been privileged to be recognized for their support of the Boy Scouts and I’m proud to be among this elite group of dynamic women,” Hayes said. “This event has helped by raising funds to benefit the programs of the Garden State Council of the Boys Scouts of America and that in turn helps Scout troops in all of South Jersey.”

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner. The awards program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Individuals interested in attending this event can go to www.gardenstatescouting.org for more information.