Master of Ceremonies, Steve Adubato, Ph.D., Emmy® Award-winning Anchor and Author, "Lessons in Leadership” and longtime Center supporter will host this year's gala.

Our honorees include:

Remembering Justice Marie L. Garibaldi. To her fellow members, Justice Garibaldi was just “Marie”. In the community, we recognize her generosity, grace and esteemed career.

Community Service Award goes to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department who has partnered with the Center to ensure that it is handicap accessible and attractive for all to see.

Mike and Elaine Adler Humanitarian Award will be going to Eisai, Inc. As supporters of the Center, Eisai has created an innovative team building volunteer program with Center members.

Karen Tucker Advocacy Award will be going to Ginette Abbanat and Karen Castka. Two speech therapist pioneers who have collaborated to create Adler Aphasia Center’s programming as we know it today.

Shining Star Award will go to Nino and Joanne Martino, a dynamic member and caregiver duo. As soon as they joined the Center, they became immediate members of the community and have contributed greatly to the success of the Center.