ArcMorris Annual Awards Gala 2025

Tickets:
Early Bird Dinner Ticket (until April 13): $150 (after April 13, price is $175)
Table of 10: $1,500

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS (STAFF):

Outstanding Direct Support Professional: Recognizes DSPs who have shown a high level of professionalism, great level of consumer care and dedication above and beyond the call of duty. These individuals are knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate. Skill Instructors, Assistant Program Supervisors and Assistant Group Home Managers are eligible.

Andrea Antwi
Jordelina Olivo
Temidayo Ellis
Teofila Ottenheimer

Management Effectiveness Award: Recognizes managers and supervisors who have mastered the art of achieving results through others. A stellar supervisor is a mentor and guide who consistently gives praise for work well done and offers constructive criticism to help improve their team. They serve as a bridge between families, staff, community and Support Coordinators. Their programs are well-run, staff knows what they need to do, and senior leadership can rely on them.

Susan Many

Service Excellence Award: Recognizes staff members who work in support and administrative roles to ensure that we continue providing services without interruptions. They complete tasks accurately and timely, are responsive and communicative, and take the initiative to solve problems or develop their department. These staff members may work in administration, finance, human resources, maintenance, payroll, training, etc.

Rebecca Hammond
 

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS (COMMUNITY):

Ability Through Art Award
Andrea Katz
(All Star Cheer Director, Northern Elite Gymnastics and Cheer)

Bill Sackter Citizenship Award
Irene Zhao
(Advocate, ArcMorris Resident & Participant)

Distinguished Community Service Award
Rebecca Lory and Josie Scanlan (KINDeR Community)

Employer of the Year
The Daily Plan It

Healthcare Professional Award
Kelly Berman
(Owner, KidTherapy)

Media Excellence Award
Jay Dow
(News Correspondent, WPIX 11 News)

Professional of the Year
Terri Greifelt
(Support Coordinator, Skylands Family Support)

Volunteer of the Year
Erin Amaty
(Manager, Social Responsibility, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)

William R. Testa Distinguished Service Award
Joseph Brigida
(Merrill)

Gail Paradise Distinguished Caregiver Award
Deborah Bott
(Administrative Assistant, ArcMorris)

The Voice of Change Award
Sharon Levine
(Senior Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications, The Arc of New Jersey)

Legacy of Service Award
Kathleen Hyland
(Board Member, ArcMorris)

Legislator of the Year
Aura Dunn
(Assemblywoman, 25th Legislative District of NJ)