2026 Sponsors and Hosts



2026 Selection and Nomination Committee

Committee Members

Paul DiLorenzo, Salem Health and Wellness Foudation

Frank Ghinassi, Rutgers University

Cory Storch, Bridgeway Behavioral Health

Tinesha Banks, Legacy Treatment Services

Mark Hattoff, Legacy Treatment Services

Marla Meyers, Woods System of Care & Legacy Treatment Services

George Richards, Archway Programs

Buddy Garfinkle, Bridgeway Behavioral Health

Merilee Rutolo, Center for Family Services

Megan Lepore, Center for Family Services

Ken Pecoraro, CPC Integrated Health

Denise Soto, Oaks Integrated Care

Jared Levy, Maryville Integrated Care

Maria Emerson, Virtua Health

Hitesh Patel, Rapps LTC Pharmacy

Kevin Dougher, Johnson Kendall and Johnson

Mike Haggerty, Allies, Inc.

2025 Award Winners

Love Lifts Us Up

Cooper University Healthcare's Program for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IIDD)

United by Wellness- a virtual community wellness center

Holly Lister, The Rutgers Center for Integrated Care

Cydnee Phoenix, Center For Family Services

Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC)

America's Grow-A-Row

Children's Specialized Hospital

Dan Keashen, Camden County Commissioners