Black History Month Celebration
Gloucester Township's Black History Month Celebration
Every February, Gloucester Township Mayor and Council celebrate Black History Month by honoring outstanding African American members of our community. Nominations are now being accepted for exemplary citizens who have demonstrated significant contributions in the area of community service, personal or professional achievements, or general good deeds that have impacted favorably on our citizens.
The nomination must include an essay supporting the nominee’s accomplishments. The nominations will be evaluated by a three-member panel appointed by the Mayor. The awards will be presented on February 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM during the Gloucester Township Council Meeting at the Gloucester Township Municipal Building.
Nomination forms are available here and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2012 to the Township Clerk’s Office via mail or fax.
Nominees should meet the following criteria:
- Exemplary employment performance does not qualify as community service.
- Must be an exemplary citizen who has demonstrated significant contributions in the areas of community service
- Must currently reside or work in Gloucester Township.
- Nominators must submit an essay supporting his/her nominee’s accomplishments. Please attach the essay to the nomination form. Also, letters of reference and documentation (i.e. certificates of merit, newspaper articles, etc.) may be included with the submission application.
- Past recipients are not eligible; please see list:
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP BLACK HISTORY MONTH PAST HONOREES
2004
Samuel Siler
Andrea Stubbs
Takisha Ford
Dymir Arthur - Highland High School
Ladun Somoye - Triton High School
Dominique Padgett- Timber Creek High School
2005
Maxine Scott
James Medley, Jr.
Charlotte Davis Rose
Ptl. John Bullock
Nelson Evans - Teacher - Glen Landing School
Frederick Johnson - Asst. Principal - Lilley School
Adrianna McKinney - Highland High School
Kendra Browne - Timber Creek High School
Brittney Henry - Charles W. Lewis School
Lyric Thompson - Glen Landing School
Ashley Taylor - Ann A. Mullen School
2006
Mary Lee
Katherine L. Thomas
Michael Martin
Bishop David Evans
Mukeni Ntumba - Triton High School
Lamont Marcus - Highland High School
Yolande Greene - Timber Creek High School
Takisha Ford - Teacher - Charles W. Lewis
Angele Nsenga - Student - Charles W. Lewis
Lygia Haye - Teacher - Ann A. Mullen School
Breania Hester - Student - Ann A. Mullen School
Gail Roberts - Teacher - Glen Landing School
Imahni Ellison - Student - Glen Landing School
2007
Phillip Williams
Walter Dority
Eugene Lawrence
Samuel Siler
Crystal Evans
Shannon Morton
Dion Davis - Gloucester Twp. Public Schools
Renee Caldwell - Teacher- Blackwood Elementary
Valdon Daniel III - Teacher - C.W. Lewis
Ashley Dougan - Triton High School
Aleisha Potter - Highland High School
Katrina Smith - Timber Creek High School
Ryan Norman - C. W. Lewis School
2008
Felicia L. Reid
Sarah Bass Young
Ronald Padgett
Angela Rose-Bounds
Derrick Evans
Taryn-Renay Corsey - Student - Triton High School
Lynette Jones - Student - Highland High School
Colby Winfield - Teacher- Highland High School
Mike Martin - Student - Timber Creek High School
Robert Hinson- Teacher/Coach - Timber Creek High School
Brandon Carter - Student- Charles W. Lewis School
Vanessa Echevarria - Teacher - Charles W. Lewis School
Corey Harvey - Teacher - Ann A. Mullen School
Khalief Green - Student - Ann A. Mullen School
Wade Inge - Teacher - Glen Landing School
Imani Henderson - Student - Glen Landing School
2009
Tanya Brown
Joyce Ellis
Florence Lindsey
Paulette Crawford
Terry McPhillip
Harold Little
Garry Saunders
Virginia Smith
Reginald C. Stevenson
Theresa Williams
Dexter Smith
Keesha Patterson
Eric W. J. Lawrence
Anthony Williams - Teacher - Highland High School
Aadilah McRae - Student - Highland High School
Alyce Milakovic - Student - Triton High School
Ivy Pickney-Davis - Teacher - Timber Creek Regional High
Montez Blair - Student - Timer Creek Regional High School
Sheree Nicole Alexander - Teacher - Charles W. Lewis
Maryon Day - Student - Charles W. Lewis
David Gunter - Glen Landing
Marshall Ceaser - Teacher - Ann A. Mullen
2010
Phyllis Giusti
Celeste Battle
Jernee Kollock – Vice Principal, Triton High School
Vincent Shockley – Student – Highland High School
Christopher Rice – Student – Triton High School
Jordan Crowley – Student -Timber Creek Regional High
Chad King – Student -Timber Creek Regional High
Bertha Gibbs – Student -Timber Creek Regional High
Tammi Tal’lease Jackson – Student – Charles W. Lewis
Schyler Edwards – Student - Glen Landing
2011
Rev. Dr. William King
Curtis Phillips
Karlon Hickman
Louis Peebles
Alecia Inge - Teacher - Charles W. Lewis School
Kasha L. Giddins - Vice Principal - Highland High School
Marisa Palmer - Timber Creek High School
Barry Barnett, Jr. - Timber Creek High School
Alexa Mock - Ann Mullen Middle School