New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Recognition Celebration
Please join us for this annual event recognizing YMCA Champions in the areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
The following friends of the YMCA will be honored:
Social Responsibility Champion
Mark Irwin, Somerset County YMCA
Healthy Living Champion
Washima Redding, YMCA of Montclair
Youth Volunteers - Youth Development Champions
Youth Volunteers , each nominated by their local YMCA, will be recognized. We celebrate these unsung heroes of our local YMCAs who bring our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to life through their dedication and energy. Helping young people understand the importance of service to others has always been at the core of our mission. It is an honor to say thanks to these outstanding young men and women.
Martin Bartner Award
Pastor Bernadette Falcon-Lopez, Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Civic Champion Awards
Cathleen Bennett, Commissioner-NJ Department of Health
Senator Teresa Ruiz