CIANJ and Commerce Magazine team up to recognize companies that care 2022
Belleville, NJ (April 5, 2022) – The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine hosted the 2022 Companies That Care Awards Reception at Nanina’s in the Park on March 23, paying tribute to the kindness and generosity of the business community.
Forty-four companies, including leading manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, banks and colleges and universities, were honored at the reception, attended by more than 100 business executives.
“Giving back and helping those in need is a part of the culture for all of the companies and organizations we are honoring,” said Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ. “We are glad that we can showcase all of their good works and honor them for their commitment to service even through the last two years while dealing with the global pandemic,” Russo added.
CIANJ is a statewide business advocacy organization, representing more than 900 corporate members from every industry sector. The organization asked the business community to share stories of its philanthropy. Their stories became a special section of the March issue of COMMERCE Magazine that was also distributed digitally.
This year’s winners were selected by a blue-ribbon panel of judges which included CIANJ board members John Corcoran, President & COO, D'Alessandro, Inc., Cindy Myer, President, Ridgewood Moving Services and Peter Webster, Resident Managing Director, AON Insurance.
Pfizer was chosen as the 2022 Champion of Good Works for their incredible work to address the global pandemic. They produced more than three billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people around the world. Their global outreach was nothing short of extraordinary and made a difference in the lives of so many people in every corner of the world.
The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) partnered with CIANJ this year to present their ‘MADE in New Jersey’ Manufacturing Cares Award 2022 to Custom Picture Frames. NJMEP and CIANJ also partnered on a philanthropic venture, ensuring that a portion of every ticket sold to the awards reception was donated to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. Both organizations recognize that food insecurity has become widespread because of the pandemic and are committed to addressing the issue.
Many companies were honored in specific categories at the event. A full list of the award recipients is below:
Caring for Children
Bronze Award
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
UnitedHealthCare
Silver Award
ConnectOne Bank
Gold Award
NAI Fennelly
Platinum Award
ICA Risk Management Consultants
COVID-19 Community Response & Support
Bronze Award
Berkeley College
Goldstein Lieberman & Company LLC
Silver Award
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc.
Gold Award
M&T Bank
Platinum Award
St. Peter’s University Hospital
Emergency Support for Employees and their Families
Platinum Award
Hackensack Meridian Health
Environmental Conservation, Sustainability and Recycling
Platinum Award
Atlantic Health System
Feeding the Hungry
Bronze Award
Berkeley College
Troy Corporation
Silver Award
Valley Bank
Gold Award
TD Bank
Platinum Award
Eastwick College
Global Outreach
Platinum Award
NPZ Law Group
Outreach to Vulnerable & Disenfranchised Communities
Bronze Award
Denholtz Properties
Kearny Bank
Monmouth University
Silver Award
YWCA of Northern New Jersey
Gold Award
New Jersey City University
Platinum Award
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Raising Money
Bronze Award
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation
Charity Realty International
CSG Law
Opici Family Distribution
Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Silver Award
Alfred Sanzari Enterrprises
Gold Award
PSEG
Platinum Award
The Earle Family Foundation
Supporting Veterans
Bronze Award
A.J. Perri
Silver Award
McCarter & English
Gold Award
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Platinum Award
Gibbons P.C.
Volunteering
Bronze Award
T&M Associates
Silver Award
Mikula Contracting
Gold Award
SobelCo
Platinum Award
Delta Dental of New Jersey
About Valley Bank
As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp, Valley National Bank is a regional bank with approximately $43 billion in assets. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient branch locations across New Jersey, New York, Florida and Alabama, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley’s corporate citizenship philosophy.
About CIANJ
CIANJ is a unique network of businesses committed to improving and advancing the cause of free enterprise in the Garden State. Our focus sets us apart from other organizations and provides the basis upon which we work to make our state a better place to live, work and conduct business.