Todd Corillo, David Lannetti, and Joel Nied Receive National Recognition

Virginia Beach, Va. – Scouting America Tidewater Council recognized three community leaders with the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at its Recognition Banquet on April 29, 2026, at the Khedive Shrine Center in Chesapeake.

Todd Corillo, a member of the Scouting America Eagle Scout class of 2005, began his Scouting journey with Cub Scout Pack 481 in Virginia Beach and continued with Troop 419 at Kings Grant Presbyterian Church. In 2005, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, becoming the third of four Corillo brothers to achieve Scouting’s highest honor. All four brothers completed Eagle Scout projects benefiting the M.E. Cox Center for Elder Day Care in Virginia Beach.

A graduate of William & Mary, Corillo followed in his parents’ footsteps into broadcast journalism. His career included stops in Staunton and Harrisonburg before returning home to Norfolk. For a decade, he anchored broadcasts at WTKR/WGNT and served as the lead military reporter in the nation’s most defense-concentrated media market, covering the men and women who serve.

After earning his MBA, Corillo began a new chapter in 2022, joining HII, the nation’s largest shipbuilder, as corporate manager of media relations. In that role, he supports communications efforts across the country and internationally, highlighting the workforce that delivers critical capabilities to the U.S. Department of War and allied partners.

Corillo remains active in service to his community, supporting the Tidewater Council as an event emcee and volunteering with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. He is a longtime mentor in the American Corporate Partners (ACP) program, a national nonprofit that helps veterans and active-duty military spouses find their next careers. He also stays active in local intramural sports, captaining teams and competing in pickleball, kickball, volleyball, bowling, and dodgeball.

He credits his parents, Glenn and Marilyn Corillo, for their steadfast support and for instilling the values of leadership, service, and integrity through Scouting.

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Norfolk Circuit Court Judge David W. Lannetti, a member of the Scouting America Eagle Scout class of 1973, began his Scouting adventure as a Cub Scout in Pack 172 in Warrington, Pennsylvania. He received his Arrow of Light in 1970 and crossed over into Troop 172, which had a reputation as “the canoeing troop.” He quickly advanced through the Boy Scout ranks, soaking up Scouting principles (while frequently canoeing) and earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 1973 at age 13. He went on to receive the Bronze, Gold, and Silver Eagle Palms.

He was elected to the Order of the Arrow, was an Ordeal and Brotherhood member of Ajapeu Lodge #33, where he served as a chapter vice chief. He also served on summer camp staff at Ockanickon Scout Reservation in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Dave went on to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981 and was selected by Admiral Hyman Rickover to receive nuclear engineering training and serve on nuclear submarines. While in the Navy, he was heavily involved as a Scout leader in Norfolk with his two sons, serving in Pack 24 as Tiger Cub leader, den leader, Webelos leader, and Cubmaster.

When his sons joined Troop 24, he served as a Troop Committee Member and Assistant Scoutmaster. Dave went to Philmont Scout Reservation with each of his sons, serving as the Council Contingent Leader in 2004 during an 85-mile trek and the Troop 24 Contingent Leader in 2016 during a 55-mile trek (with his wife, Kami, as another adult leader). Both of his sons went on to become Eagle Scouts. Dave and Kami also established Venturing Crew 24, which included two of their daughters, and served as Crew Advisors.

After retiring from the Navy, Dave went to law school and, upon graduation, practiced law in Norfolk. He has remained active in Scouting, serving on the Tidewater Council Executive Board for the past 18 years, including on several committees and as the National Eagle Scout Association Representative. He completed Wood Badge training in 2007 (as a Bobwhite) and went on to serve as a staff member during several Wood Badge courses, culminating in his service as Wood Badge Course Director in 2012.

Dave has also been a very active member of Larchmont United Methodist Church (the chartering organization for Pack 24, Troop 24, and Crew 24) for decades and has served as its Chartered Organization Representative for many years. He regularly organized the annual Scout Sunday service, usually providing the sermon himself.

He has been recognized for his contributions and service with, among others, the James E. West Fellowship Award, the William D. Boyce Award, the Powhatan District Crew Leader of the Year Award, the Silver Beaver Award, and the Tidewater Council “Living Legend” Award.

In 2014, Dave was elected by the General Assembly to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in the City of Norfolk, where he continues to serve. In his spare time, he serves on law-related committees and boards at the local, state, and national levels; is an adjunct professor at both William & Mary Law School and Regent University School of Law; coaches Special Olympics athletes; and recruits for the U.S. Naval Academy. The Scout Oath and Law have been—and continue to be—guiding principles in his life.

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Joel R. Nied, a member of the Scouting America Eagle Scout class of 1986, was a Cub Scout in Pack 14 in Jacksonville, Florida, (North Florida Council) where he earned his Arrow of Light. He continued his Scouting journey with Troop 12 in Jacksonville, which Ahavath Chesed Synagogue chartered. Joel became a Brotherhood member of the Echockotee Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. In 1984, he went to Philmont, and in 1986, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Joel is an attorney whose practice focuses on corporate and securities matters, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and intellectual property. Joel also has extensive experience handling transactions involving debt and equity financings, joint ventures, licensing agreements, engineering services contracts, executive employment and compensation, development agreements, and supply agreements. His practice is industry-agnostic, serving government contractors, real estate portfolio owners, and software developers. Joel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the Emory University School of Law. Joel has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and a Virginia Lawyers Weekly Go-To Lawyer for Business Law.

Joel has served as a Lone Scout Friend and Counselor since 2020, when his two sons and daughter joined Scouting. All of his children are Eagle Scouts. In 2020, Joel helped the Tidewater Council stand up Virginia’s first “Award Center” for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. He has served as the Award Leader of the Award Center since then. He currently serves on Tidewater Council’s Executive Council. Last year, he was the Friends of Scouting Chair for the Bayside District. This year, he is the co-chair of the Tidewater Council’s Leadership Breakfast.

In addition to volunteering with Scouting, Joel has served on a variety of local not-for-profit boards, including the Entrepreneurs Forum of Hampton Roads and the Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater, as well as the boards of for-profit companies. In 2024, he received his commission to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority.

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About the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

The National Eagle Scout Association established the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award during the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010. Popularly known by its acronym, “NOESA,” the award recognizes Eagle Scouts as notable for their local, state, regional, or national distinguished service.

Candidates for the NOESA have inspired others through their positive actions reflected by recognized accomplishments and devotion to their profession, hobby, community, and beliefs. Previous recipients include authors, explorers, media personalities, military flag officers, scientists, medical doctors, government officials, prominent businesspeople, and entrepreneurs.

Award recipients are determined by the local council NESA committee, Scout executive, and council president. Each recipient’s record of service and accomplishments elevates the public stature and reputation of Eagle Scouts.

About the National Eagle Scout Association

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is an organization of individuals who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America. NESA’s objective is “to serve Eagle Scouts and, through them, the entire movement of Scouting.” NESA administers several scholarships for Eagle Scouts, both academic and merit-based.

About Scouting America Tidewater Council

Established in 1911, Tidewater Council is the fifth oldest Scouting America council in the United States. Today, the council serves approximately 4,000 youth and 1,700 adult volunteers in the Virginia cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, and the North Carolina counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. To learn more about Tidewater Council or to sign your child up for Scouting, visit TidewaterBSA.com, email james.parnell@scouting.org, or call 757-497-2688.

About Scouting America

Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®”

Scouting America welcomes all of America’s youth into its programs. Scouting aims to give them fantastic experiences in the outdoors, and elsewhere, where they can grow in a safe environment. More than 130 million Americans have participated in Scouting’s programs since its founding. Today, almost one million youth are served by 500,000 adult volunteers in local councils throughout the country.

To learn more about Scouting America’s mission, or to sign your child up for Scouting, visit BeAScout.org.

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