The Guidance Center to Honor John F. Scarpa
The Guidance Center will honor longtime community advocate John F. Scarpa at its ninth annual awards dinner on Thursday, October 23, at Merighi’s Savoy Inn in Vineland. Scarpa will receive the prestigious 2025 Mental Health Distinguished Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to the greater Cumberland County area. He will be recognized and thanked for his dedication in supporting healthcare, mental health, communication, education, and other institutions in our region.
Born and raised in Vineland, Scarpa was an entrepreneur and leader in the cable television and cellular telephone communications industries nationwide. Throughout his distinguished career, John Scarpa has not forgotten his hometown roots and has offered generous support for education through the Cumberland County Technical Education Center, St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, and St. Mary School in East Vineland. In addition, he funded buildings at Villanova and Stockton universities.
His contributions to healthcare through the establishment of the Frank and Edith Scarpa Regional Cancer Center at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland provide convenient access to quality cancer care for thousands of individuals throughout southern New Jersey.
Scarpa has provided critical leadership, serving on many non-profits and civic association boards. In addition to his local advocacy, he serves on a number of agencies in Palm Beach, Florida, where he has a second home. He received honorary Doctorate degrees from the American University in Rome, Italy and Villanova University, and an Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree from Stockton University. Most recently, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters from Hawai’i Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii.
“The Guidance Center is extremely proud to honor John Scarpa for his work, both personal and professional, that has greatly enhanced our community,” says Ed Bowman, president of The Guidance Center. “We are privileged to recognize John as this year’s Distinguished Community Leader,” continues Bowman.
“We thank him for his generous support and advocacy for education and healthcare that have truly made a positive impact on the lives of so many people in our area. Please join us as we recognize and thank John F. Scarpa for a lifetime of outstanding leadership and meaningful contributions to our community,” he concluded.
For information or to make reservations to recognize John F. Scarpa at the awards event, contact Michael Frederick at 856-825-6810, ext. 232, or e-mail [email protected].
