2025 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE ANNUAL AWARDS

 

Tonight, Hudson Milestones honors the recipients of our Recognizing Excellence Annual Awards. These awards provide an opportunity for Hudson Milestones to formally acknowledge many of the organizations and individuals who help the agency to continue to provide quality services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout Hudson County. The recipients of the awards were chosen from a large number of impressive nominees submitted in each award category. Final selections were made by Hudson Milestones' Board of Directors. 

 

The Chandelier Charity Organization of the Year Award honors a community volunteer group that has actively supported the work of Hudson Milestones as well as the individuals within our programs.  This year's recipient is Robbins Reef Yacht Club.
 
The Deborah Lorenzetti Professional of the Year Award honors a staff member of Hudson Milestones who has demonstrated outstanding sensitivity and the ability to provide quality services which results in increased independence for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.  It is presented in honor of former Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Lorenzetti. This year's recipient is Donna Dolan, Director of Compliance.
 

 

 

2025 RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE ANNUAL AWARDS (CONTINUED)

 

The Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award honors an individual who has an intellectual/developmental disability, resides in Hudson County and has distinguished him/herself by contributing to and participating fully in the community. This year's recipient is Frank D.
 
The Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award honors that rare individual who has over a prolonged period of years displayed outstanding and exemplary effort and commitment to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities from Hudson County.  It is presented in memory of former Board Member, Nat Amadeo, Esq. This year's recipient is Karen Gray, Hudson Milestones Board of Directors' Secretary.

Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National

"Service Above Self"

"Serving the Bayonne Community for Over 75 Years"

 

OFFICERS

PAUL NEWMAN - President

CHRISTOPHER ROMANO - Vice President

JOSEPH SKILLANDER - Treasurer

JASON SCUDDER - Secretary

ANTHONY FRANCONERI - Sergeant-at-Arms

VITO BILOTTA - District Governor

REV. JOSEPH BARBONE - Chaplain

 

The Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National Congratulate Hudson Milestones

For Their 75 Years of Service To The Residents of Hudson County.

 

Congratulations to Hudson Milestones and all of the award winners!

 

Thank you to my team and for all who support the

Talent Acquisition Unit and all of its success!

 

A special thanks to Jasmine Overton EI/Respite Coordinator; Ilana Torres,

Agency Performance Monitoring Specialist; Adriana Torres, I-Records

Coordinator; Anuradha Tandon, TA Specialist; Jose Rosario, Director of Finance

& Operations; Kathleen Ruiz, Director of Day Support Services; Vallery Supplice, Senior Director of Residential Services; Lydia Martinez; JCDH Supervisor;

Tyechia Wade, Assistant Director; Jenn Connolly, HR Manager/Deputy Director of Operations; Shonda Reeves, RC; Nancy Valencia, Receptionist; Donna Dolan,

Director of Compliance; and Tracey Belvedere, Executive Secretary.
 

 

I also want to say thank you to our fearless leader, Teresa Maietti, CEO,

for your leadership, guidance, and support!

 

KRISTIN PESCI, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Congratulations, to all the 2025 Award Recipients! Your dedication, hard work, and passion do not go unnoticed. We celebrate each of you for your outstanding contributions.

 

Special Shout Out to Donna D. Thank you for being a positive role model and a pillar of support to those you supervise. Your professionalism, guidance, and unwavering commitment truly exemplify leadership at its best. There is no one more deserving of this award, and we are incredibly proud and honored to call you our Director of Compliance. Congratulations, Donna, you inspire us all!

 

Congratulations, Frank D.! You rock! Your energy makes us proud to have you on the team. Keep shining!

 

Congratulations to Hudson Milestones on celebrating 75 years of excellence! A legacy built on compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to those we serve. Here's to 75 incredible years-and to many more milestones ahead! Happy Anniversary, Hudson Milestones!

 

With much gratitude,

Vallery S., Tyechia W., Jennifer G. and Shonda R.