Congratulations to Our Award Winners!

During the President’s Luncheon and Award Ceremony on May 2nd at the 73rd NJAC Annual Conference, NJAC Executive Director John G. Donnadio, Esq. presented awards to county officials and department heads along with Election Systems & Software (ES&S).

MAURICE FITZGIBBONS COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD

  • TRACY SILNA ZUR, BERGEN COUNTY COMMISSIONER – For her thoughtful and insightful leadership as a staunch advocate for those in need and tireless pursuit of innovative county programs and initiatives.

 

 

 

COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS

  • BRAYDEN FAHEY, DIRECTOR, HUNTERDON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/OEM COORDINATOR – For his steadfast leadership of the county emergency management coordinators and as a valuable and trusted subject matter expert.

 

 

 

 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • JOHN PULOMENA, MIDDLESEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – For  his  visionary  and  transformative  leadership  of  Middlesex  County  as  County Administrator for the past 16 years and always relied upon advice and counsel.

 

 

 

 

COUNTY COMMISSIONER HALL OF FAME

  • FRANK DIMARCO, GLOUCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER – For his remarkable career in public service and vital role in Gloucester County’s efforts to save taxpayer dollars by regionalizing and sharing services.

 

 

 

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE HALL OF FAME

  • DENNIS LEVINSON, ATLANTIC COUNTY EXECUTIVE – For his lifelong dedication to the residents of Atlantic County and authentic leadership as the State longest serving county executive.  (Atlantic County Commissioner Chair, Maureen Kern, accepted the award on his behalf.)
  • JOSEPH N. DIVINCENZO, JR., ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE – For his unwavering commitment to “Putting Essex County First” and resolute leadership on matters that impact county governments across the State.  (Essex County Executive DiVincenzo was unavailable to attend the ceremony.)

PETER PALMER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR

ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE (ES&S) – For ES&S, Christine Valeriano, Joe McIntyre, & Justin Lacey for professionalizing NJAC’s Vo-tech Cook-Off Challenge by tabulating results.

 

 

 

May 3rd marked the 11th year of the NJAC County Vocational-Technical School Cook-Off Challenge at its Annual Conference.  Congratulations to all the participating schools for their tremendous efforts and delicious appetizers.

COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COOK-OFF CHALLENGE – PEOPLE‘S CHOICE AWARDS – As voted on by all participating conference attendees and tabulated by ES&S.

  • GOLD MEDAL ($1,250.00 SCHOLARSHIP): ATLANTIC COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – French Onion Braised Short Rib
  • SILVER MEDAL ($750.00 SCHOLARSHIP): CUMBERLAND COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER – Pork Butt Bacon & Bourbon Taco
  • BRONZE MEDAL ($500.00 SCHOLARSHIP): CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS – Surf & Turf Mini Ribeye Cheesesteak

COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COOK-OFF CHALLENGE – NJAC JUDGES AWARDS – As voted on by selected conference attendees from the business community.

  • GOLD MEDAL TASTE: ATLANTIC COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – French Onion Braised Short Rib
  • SILVER MEDAL TASTE: ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY – WEST CALDWELL – Mambo Cubano Sandwich & Mocktail Mojito
  • BRONZE MEDAL TASTE: MONMOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS – Braised Short Rib on Polenta Cake
  • GOLD MEDAL STATION DISPLAY: ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY – WEST CALDWELL – Mambo Cubano Sandwich & Mocktail Mojito
  • SILVER MEDAL STATION DISPLAY: CUMBERLAND COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER – Pork Butt Bacon & Bourbon Taco
  • BRONZE MEDAL STATION DISPLAY: MONMOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS – Braised Short Rib on Polenta Cake

COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COOK-OFF CHALLENGE – PROFESSIONAL CHEFS AWARDS – As voted on by professional chefs in Atlantic City & featuring Chef David Burke

  • GOLD MEDAL TASTE: CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS – Surf & Turf Mini Ribeye Cheesesteak
  • SILVER MEDAL TASTE: GLOUCESTER COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Porkroll & Cheese Stuffed Homemade Pasta
  • BRONZE MEDAL TASTE: ATLANTIC COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – French Onion Braised Short Rib
  • GOLD MEDAL FOOD PRESENTATION: CAMDEN COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Surf & Turf Mini Ribeye Cheesesteak
  • SILVER MEDAL FOOD PRESENTATION: HUDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY – Italian Sushi with Prosciutto, Risotto, & Pancetta
  • BRONZE MEDAL FOOD PRESENTATION: GLOUCESTER COUNTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Porkroll & Cheese Stuffed Homemade Pasta

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Photo credit, Russ DeSantis Photography & Video

Check out the article by Jackie Burke, Executive Director of the NJ Council of County Vocational Technical Schools, featured in ROI-NJ on May 29th.  The article is titled, “Career Classroom:  Annual Culinary Competition Helps Inspire Next Generation of State’s Restaurant and Hospitality Scene.”