Recent Award Recipients
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND SERVICE
Through outstanding leadership, personal commitment, and innovation in services, housing, and program delivery, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members are leading the way in providing outstanding care and services to older adults in our states.
The LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to recognize all the ways that our members are making a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and their local community.
Recent Award Winners
2025 President’s Award: Cindy Jacques, United Methodist Communities
2024 President’s Award: Martin Klein, Seashore Gardens
2025 Excellence in Care
Hyacinth Blake, Christian Health at Windmere
2025 Excellence in Care
Rhonda Benjamin, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Country House
2025 Excellence in Care
Tejwanti Lilia, Peace Care St. Ann’s
2025 Excellence in Care
Mila Rosales, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Manor House
2025 Excellence in Community Service
Kathryn Speer, Wesley By The Bay, United Methodist Communities
2025 Excellence in Community Service
Hector Rivera, Pines Village at FellowshipLIFE
2025 Excellence in Community Service
Alberta Romaniello, Reformed Church Home
2025 Excellence in Innovation
LivWell, Springpoint and Parker Health Group
2025 Excellence in Innovation
Emma Lanese, Ridge Oak Senior Housing
2025 Excellence in Leadership
Wendy Austin, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing
2025 Excellence in Leadership
Marva Lawrence, The Jewish Home Family
2025 Excellence in Professional Advancement
Robin Schloesser, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
2025 Excellence in Professional Advancement
Gina Martinez, Heath Village
