Good Scout Award Luncheon
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
First Financial Convention Center: 525 Elm street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
VIP Reception 10:15am | Program and Luncheon 11:30am – 1pmĀ
The Good Scout Award Luncheon is the biggest annual fundraising event for the Dan Beard Council, Scouting America, and is attended by nearly 1,000 business leaders from our community who gather to support local Scouting programs in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Each year, the Good Scout Award is presented to a business or individual who has made a lasting impact in our community over the years.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Honoree
Each year, the Good Scout Award is presented at this event to a business or individual who has made a lasting impact in our community over the years. This year, we are thrilled to honor Gary Heiman, Chairman and CEO of Standard Textile, at our 2025 Good Scout Award Luncheon.
Gary Heiman, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Standard Textile
Gary Heiman serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Textile, a global leader in innovative textiles and technologies for healthcare, hospitality, interiors, and industrial applications. Since stepping into leadership as President in 1988 and CEO in 1994, he has transformed the company from a regional textile distributor into a vertically integrated powerhouse with 24 manufacturing facilities worldwide.
In 1973, Gary founded Standard Textileās first manufacturing facility in Israelās Negev Desert. This venture propelled the company to become the largest manufacturer of healthcare and hospitality textiles in Israel, earning him accolades such as āIndustrialist of the Yearā and āPioneer of the Negev.ā A dual citizen of the U.S. and Israel, Garyās service in the elite search-and-rescue unit of the Israel Defense Forces helped shape his strategic, resilient, and collaborative leadership approach.
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Garyās leadership philosophy centers on innovation, global collaboration, and social impact. In 1997, he expanded Standard Textileās global presence by establishing the first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Irbid, Jordan āa groundbreaking initiative supporting regional economic development and symbolizing progress after the Jordan-Israel peace treaty. Under his guidance, the company has balanced its global reach with a steadfast commitment to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, reopening and modernizing production facilities in Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas.
As a technology-driven leader, Gary has positioned Standard Textile at the forefront of innovation in textile manufacturing, securing over 150 patents in product and process development. By leveraging advanced polymers, robotics, automation, and vision-control systems, the company consistently delivers cutting-edge solutions. For Gary, innovation is not merely a business imperative āit is a means to redefine industry standards and deliver unparalleled value to customers.
Building on a family legacy of entrepreneurship, Gary carries forward the vision of his grandfather Charles, who escaped from the Dachau Concentration Camp, made a perilous journey across Europe, and secured a visa for his family before founding Standard Textile in Cincinnati in 1940. Under the leadership of Garyās father Paul, the company emerged as a healthcare market leader. Today, Gary works alongside his son, Alex, the companyās President, to drive its mission of innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to customers and communities around the world.
Gary holds a degree from Washington University in St. Louis and has pursued advanced studies in industrial and mechanical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Saurer Institute, and the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.
A passionate advocate for community impact, Gary actively contributes to organizations shaping the regionās progress. He is a member of the Cincinnati Business Committee and has held leadership roles with organizations including the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, The Jewish Hospital, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Trustees at the University of Cincinnati. Garyās unwavering commitment to aligning business success with societal progress continues to inspire and shape Standard Textileās vision for the future.
Gary and his wife, Kim, are proud parents of three adult children: Danielle, Alex, and Thea.
Our 2026 Keynote Speaker
Marty brennamaN, Hall of fame radio announcer, cincinnati reds
Legendary Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman was the āVoice of the Redsā for 46 seasons before retiring following the 2019 season. Overall, Brennaman spent 55 seasons as a broadcaster. Brennaman received the Ford C. Frick Award on July 23, 2000, in ceremonies at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. On August 27, 2021, Brennaman was officially inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame, becoming the first broadcaster to receive the honor.
Brennaman joined the Reds radio team in 1974 and for 31 seasons (1974-2004) shared the 700 WLW Radio booth with Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Joe Nuxhall. In 2019, Brennaman became only the eighth Major League Baseball broadcaster to work for the same team for at least 46 seasons. Brennaman was named Ohio Sportscaster of the Year 16 times, most recently in 2018. He won the Virginia Sportscaster of the Year Award 4 times while broadcasting basketball games for the American Basketball Associationās Virginia Squires, baseball games for the New York Metsā Class AAA affiliate in Norfolk and football games for both Virginia Tech and William & Mary. He also has broadcast games during the NCAAās menās basketball tournament, including 15 regional tournaments and 11 Final Fours.
In 2005 he was elected to the Radio Hall of Fame and in 2009 he was selected by the American Sportscasters Association as one of the Top 50 broadcasters of all time. In 2025 he was immortalized in bronze with a statue on the Crosley Terrace outside Great American Ballpark.Ā
Martyās wife is Amanda. Ā He has three children, Thom, Dawn and Ashley and 7 grandchildren, Dylan, Cal, Tanner, Ella, Luke, Grace and Aidan.
Our 2026 Master of Ceremonies
john morris russell, conductor, cincinnati pops orchestra, Distinguished eagle scout
John Morris RussellāsĀ embrace of Americaās unique voice and musical stories has transformed how orchestral performances connect and engage with audiences. As conductor of the world-renowned Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since 2011, the wide-range and diversity of his work as a musical leader, collaborator and educator continues to reinvigorate the musical scene throughout Cincinnati and across the continent. As Music Director of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina, Mr. Russell conducts the classical series as well as the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition. Ā
A GRAMMYĀ®-nominated artist, JMR has worked with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, the Boston Pops and the National Symphony of Washington, D.C. He has also worked with Wolf Trap Opera, New York City Ballet and Cincinnati Opera. Since 2014, Mr. Russell has regularly led the National Orchestral Institute and Festival in College Park, Maryland, one of the nationās premiere training orchestras.
Mr. Russell has contributed seven albums to the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra discography, including two landmark recordings as part of the āAmerican Originals Projectā: American Originals–the music of Stephen Foster, andāÆAmerican Originals 1918–a tribute to the dawn of the jazz age. The latest recording in the series, Harlem Renaissance with renowned jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, will be released in spring of 2026.Ā In 2025, JMR served as co-producer and conductor of American Public Televisionās Rick Steves Europe: A Symphonic Journey carried on more than 300 PBS stations from coast to coast.
John Morris Russell earned degrees from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and Williams College in Massachusetts, and has studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, and the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Hancock, Maine. Ā
Sponsorship Opportunities
Speaker SponsorĀ |Ā $50,000
- Two Tables with 18 Seats Total and Preferred Seating ā One Table will be with Keynote Speaker and Their Guest
- Logo in Event Program and On Screen During the Event
- Invitation for 18 Guests to Attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception
Platinum LevelĀ |Ā $25,000
- Two Tables with 10 Seats Each and Preferred Seating
- Logo in Event Program and On Screen During the Event
- Invitation for 20 Guests to Attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception
Diamond LevelĀ |Ā $10,000
- One Table with 10 Seats and Preferred Seating
- Logo in Event Program and On Screen During the Event
- Invitation for 10 Guests to Attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception
Gold LevelĀ |Ā $7,500
- One Table with 10 Seats
- Logo in Event Program and On Screen During the Event
- Invitation for 10 Guests to Attend VIP Keynote Speaker Reception
Silver LevelĀ |Ā $3,200
- One Table with 10 Seats
- Recognition in Event Program
Bronze LevelĀ |Ā $1,600
- Half Table with 5 Seats
Single TicketĀ |Ā $350 Per
- One Seat at a Table
