For Media and Press

For media inquiries about the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award or to reach Honorees for interviews, please contact:

Meredith Lee
Program Director, Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award
E-mail: mlee8@ramapo.edu
Phone: (201) 819-3912

We can provide high resolution photos of individual Honorees, group photos from each Award Ceremony, and feature videos.

Quick Facts About the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award

• The Making a Difference Award was established in 1997 by the late Russell Berrie, a New Jersey based entrepreneur and CEO of Russ Beriie & Company.
• The Award honors individuals who make New Jersey a better place — through service to others, to their communities, or by an act of extraordinary heroism.
• The Award program is supported by the Russell Berrie Foundation and managed by Ramapo College of New Jersey.
• A total of 366 individuals have been recognized since 1997.
• More than $3.5 million has been awarded to New Jersey residents since 1997.
• Honorees are located in every county in New Jersey.
• Honorees range in age from nine years old to ninety years old.

Learn More About Honoree-led organizations

Links to organizational websites and social media 

Press Releases

• Call for Nominations for the 2021 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award
• About the 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award Honorees:
• Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award Celebrates Honorees at 23rd Annual Ceremony at Ramapo College

Featured Honoree Videos

Learn more about our Honorees and the incredible work they do to make New Jersey a better place.  You can also find videos on our YouTube channel. 

 

 

Ramapo College Media Contact

Angela Daidone
Public Relations Specialist
E-mail: adaidon1@ramapo.edu
Phone: (201) 684-7477
Office: A-216-D