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Russ Berrie Awards

Monday, January 14, 2013

Nominate Mahwah Do-Gooders for Russ Berrie Awards

Last year, the awards gave away $150K to NJ residents who make a difference in their communities

Know somebody in Mahwah who did something great in 2012? An annual program at Ramapo College just might make him or her $50,000 richer. The Russ Berrie Foundation announced this month it is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference. The foundation asks residents to nominate “New Jerseyans who have made a significant difference in their communities through a heroic effort or a lifetime of service.” The deadline for submissions is February 15. As many as 11 “unsung heroes” will be recognized at a ceremony this spring, and will receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Last year, two Mahwah residents were among 11 winners of the award. The group was collectively awarded $150,000 to help fund the …

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Russ Berrie Foundation Awards $150K To Jerseyans Who Make A Difference

Two non-profit founders from Mahwah awarded $5,000 each

Two Mahwah residents were among 11 winners of the Russ Berrie Foundation Award For Making a Difference. The group was collectively awarded $150,000 at a ceremony Wednesday afternoon to help fund the “good” they do in the community. Winners from across the state were chosen from a pool of New Jersey residents nominated by their peers for being “unsung heroes” in the community. “There is a very wonderful, dedicated committee that reviews all of the nominations we get, and the people who are finalists for the award each year come from all walks of life,” Angelica Berrie, who is President of the Russ Berrie Foundation on behalf of her late husband, said. “Russ had this idea to recognize people who are doing amazing things, but who aren’t …

Jeanne Brady Schreib

11:31 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Jessica is a great friend of mine and has dedicated her life to helping the discarded animals of our society. She so deserves this recognition. I am so proud of her!   more ›

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