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“There is no greater importance in life than knowing you’ve helped a fellow human being.”
-Russ Berrie 1933-2002
The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is administered by Ramapo College of New Jersey
Deadline for Nominations is Monday, February 18, 2019
The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honors individuals who perform extraordinary community service or unusual acts of heroism in our state, and those who have made a significant difference to the well-being of society.
Each year, unsung heroes are nominated from all over the state of New Jersey by people who know their work first-hand. An Advisory Board of distinguished New Jersey business and nonprofit leaders evaluates the nominations and recommends individuals for the award. More than $150,000 in cash awards will be presented at a ceremony at Ramapo College of New Jersey on May 3, 2019.
In 2019, up to 10 awards will be given:
The committee considers the following criteria:
Complete the online nomination form to nominate your Unsung Hero. Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 18, 2019.
For additional information on the Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awards you can email madaawards@ramapo.edu or call 201-684-7458.
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