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Awards

Hometown Heroes

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – on Friday, March 23, 2018, Donna Bennett, President/CEO of Cumberland & Salem Counties Inc. was recognized at the Hometown Heroes Gala Event for going above and beyond the giving of her personal time to make Vineland and the surrounding areas a better place in which to live and work by helping friends, family members and total strangers who are in need.

Non Profit Sector South Jerseyan of the Year

CAMDEN — On Thursday, April 28, 2016, Donna Bennett, President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Inc. was recognized for her work in the non-profit sector at the Rutgers 15th Annual Walter and Leah Rand Awards and Scholarship Dinner.

Each year the Rutgers Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs honors the contributions of South Jersey’s Leading Citizens.

Bennett has been the President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties since 1992. During her tenure, the organization has experienced annual revenue and program growth. In 2015, the organization served 387 local children, 304 through one-to-one mentoring and 83 through special event activities.

Cumberland County Women’s Hall of Fame

In 2014 President/CEO Donna Bennett was inducted into the Cumberland County Women’s Hall of Fame. The Women’s Hall of Fame honors local women of outstanding achievement who have made significant contributions to a profession, the community and/or women’s issues and it also gives scholarships to young women graduating from Cumberland County’s high schools and going on to higher education.

National Recognition

In 2015, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties again has received national recognition for the third consecutive year. This agency is 1 of 43 out of 309 agencies to receive the Quality Award because they met or exceeded the following goals in 2015:

  • Served a minimum of 150 children and raised at least $150,000 in revenue
  • Achieved a Community-Based 12-month retention rate of 64% or higher
  • Achieved a Site-Based 12-month retention rate of 41% or higher
  • Maintained a Match Support Contact Done Rate of 90% or higher

In 2014, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties received national recognition from Big Brothers Big Sister of America. This agency was 4 of 330 agencies to receive the Pinnacle Award. This award goes to agencies that have met all qualifications for the Gold Standard Award for two or more consecutive years. All agencies that earned the Gold Standard/Pinnacle Award are eligible for both Agency and Board of the Year and for 2014 this agency’s Board won for Board of the Year.

In 2013 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties received national recognition from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Among the 300 + agencies, this agency received the Gold Standard Award for pace setting performance in quality growth and increased revenue.

In 2008 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties received national recognition from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Among 400 agencies, this agency received The Gold Standard Award for pace setting performance in quality growth and increased revenue. Also, in the small agency category, the Board of Trustees were finalists for Board of the Year, and our President/CEO received the CEO of the Year Award.

A Listing of Awards Presented to our Members

Throughout the years our members have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Enjoy reviewing our list of award recipients.

  • Big Brother of the Year

    2018 Kevin Ludwig
    2017
    Bob DeMasse
    2016
    Emmanuel Gauffeny
    2015 George Reeves
    2014   Paul Dice
    2013  Wayne Knight
    2012   Paul Perino Jr.
    2010   Anthony Altadonna
    2009   Marc Godlewski
    2008   Warren Wright

  • Big Sister of the Year

    2018 Patricia Hennessy
    2017
    Connie Hartman
    2016
    Michele Plumbo
    2015 Andrea Handy
    2014 Kris Townsend
    2013 Dawn Hunter
    2012 Brenda Bundy
    2011 Connie Hartman
    2010 Barbara Cancio
    2009 Jill Estell
    2008 Shelly Schneider

  • Big Brother of New Jersey

    2018 Kevin Ludwig
    2017 
    Wayne Knight
    2008
    Paul Gramm

  • Big Sister of New Jersey

    2018 Patricia Hennessy
    2012 Brenda Bundy
    2011 Tina DiNicola
    2009 Jill Estell

  • Adult School Based Big of the Year

    2017 Joseph Forcinito
    2016
    Staci Clark
    2015 Dr. Kevin Ludwig
    2014 Teresa Christoff
    2013 Vicki Workman
    2011 Lisa Pangburn

  • High School Big of the Year

    2018 Madison Benevento
    2017
    Danina White
    2016
    Jayna Donoflio
    2015 Cedric Holmes
    2014 Carlos Dolores
    2014 Gabby Rizzo
    2013 Steven Ortega
    2011 Miranda Silva
    2010 Sara Reis
    2009 William Cunningham
    2009 Shariff Green

  • Match of the Year

    2013 Big Sister Kris Townsend & Little Sister Gisel
    2011 Big Sister Beth Rada & Little Sister Alene
    2010 Big Brother Wayne Knight & Zyshonne
    2009 Big Sister Marlene Paladino & Little Sister Fahren
    2008 Big Sister Jill Estell & Little Sister Amanda

  • Legacy Award

    2018 Lisa & Daniel Falsca, Jr
    2017 
    Paul Perino, Jr.
    2016
    Chemglass Life Sciences
    2015 Peter Capizola
    2014 Novick Family
    2013 Fox Foundation/The Fox Family
    2011 The Branch Family
    2010 Barry Stockinger
    2009 Ben Wood
    2008 Tammy Wetzel

  • Best Supporting Parent

    2014 Maria Gutierrez
    2013 Kimberly Bond
    2011 Jerry Young
    2010 Lynn Timberman

  • Best Friend Award

    2018 Margie Vaserio
    2017
    Gary Levari, Jr.
    2016
    Kara Rehm
    2015 Steve Allen
    2014 Sarah Gould Moi
    2013 Julie Stanker
    2011 Terri Dobson
    2010 Michele Plumbo
    2009 Dawn Hunter
    2008 Joy Todd

  • Best Supporting School

    2016 Woodstown High School
    2015 Johnstone Elementary School
    2014 RD Wood Elementary School
    2013 Holly Heights
    2011 Vineland High School
    2010 Salem Middle School

  • Best Supporting Business/Group

    2018 Sweet Things with Style
    2017 
    Inspira Fitness Connection
    2016
    Copiers Plus
    2015 Aliano Brothers General Contractors, Inc.
    2014 Atlantic City Electric
    2013 Sparkle Kleen Car Wash
    2011 South Jersey Chapter of the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America
    2010 Falasca Mechanical
    2009 Arsenal Sound

  • Best Kept Secret Award

    2018 Preston Centuolo
    2017
    Giordano’s Recycling
    2016
    Kohl’s Department Store
    2015 David Davidow
    2014 Geoff Dean
    2013 Nancy Ciarlante Pollard & the Cumberland County College Summer Academy for Kids
    2011 Bruce Willson
    2010 Millie Rial
    2009 Doug Bell
    2008 ACU-Print Corporation

  • Best High School Mentoring Partnership

    2011 Winslow Elementary School & Our Lady of Mercy Academy

  • Cheerleader Award

    2018 Esther Carter
    2017 
    Joyce Powell
    2016
    Tyrone Williams
    2015 Melanie Druziako
    2014 Kim Nelson
    2013 Gary Holden & Gabe DiTomasso
    2011 Bill Waterman
    2009 Glen Donelson
    2008 Pat Fredrick

  • Special Categories


  • 2018 Life Saver Award
    to Dolphin Swim & Athletic Club
    2018 Cheerful Giver
    Award to Bridgeton First Wesleyan Church
    2018 Santa’s Helper Award to Newfield National Bank
    2018 Helping Hands Award to Meliss’s Mittens

    2017 Life Saver Award to Cami Howard
    2017 Cheerful Giver Award to Redeemer Lutheran Church

    2016 Honey Do Award to Edward Clementson
    2016 Life Saver Award to Big Brother Tim Chew
    2016 Life Line Award to Carmen Trinidad
    2016 Helping Hands Award to Robert & Agnes Sharp
    2016 Anton’s Florist
    2016 Start Something Award to Bridgeton Public Schools and Cherry Street School for it’s partnership with the High Mentoring Program
    2016 Start Something Award to Vineland Public Schools and Max Leuchter Elementaty School for it’s partnership with the Adult School Based Mentoring Program

    2015 Life Saver Award to Newfield National Bank
    2015 Honey Do Award to Percy Watson

    2014 All in the Family Award to The Falasca Family
    2014 Above & Beyond Award to Tammy Wetzel
    2014 Life Save Award to The Ploch Family(Run for Aaron)                                                               2014 Community Connections Awards to Salem Friends Meeting House, Cumberland County Bar Association, Cumberland County College (Phi-Theta-Kappa) & Our Lady of Mercy Academy

    2013 Life Saver Award to Albert Maccani
    2013 Marvelous Multi-Tasker Award to Michele Plumbo
    2013 Busy Bees Award to Vineland Interact Club
    2013 Honey Do Award to Jennifer Parisi

    2011 Community Connections Award to Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office & Indian Avenue School

    2008 The Incredible Bulk Award to John Muffley
    2008 Honey Do Award to Steve Hegeman

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