NORWICH – In early March, the Baden-Powell Council of the Boy Scouts of America has announced that Eric Larsen of Norwich as this year’s recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award for Chenango County, and now the community is invited to raise a glass to honor the Norwich almsgiver.

A reception dinner to mark Mr. Larsen’s recognition will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.

This year’s award selection was made a committee of local citizens including past recipients, and co-chaired by Howie Sullivan and Jim Edwards. The 2014 recipient was Jim Edwards.

2015 marks the 30th year of Annual Distinguished Citizen dinner that also benefits the local Scouting program. Each year the Scouts recognize local community leaders for their outstanding contribution to the betterment of the community and service to their fellow citizens.