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 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM during the Gloucester Township Council Meeting at the Gloucester Township Municipal Building.

Click here for Nomination Form. They must be returned by 5pm, February 10th, 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 the following list)

 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREES

2004
Presentation: Black History Month Honorees
Samuel Siler
Andrea Stubbs
Takisha Ford
Students: Dymir Arthur - Highland High School
Ladun Somoye - Triton High School
Dominique Padgett- Timber Creek High School
2005
Presentation: Black History Month Honorees:
Maxine Scott
James Medley, Jr.
Charlotte Davis Rose
Ptl. John Bullock
Nelson Evans - Teacher - Glen Landing School
Frederick Johnson - Asst. Principal - Lilley School
Students: 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
PRESENTATION: Black History Month Honorees:
Mary Lee
Katherine L. Thomas
Michael Martin
Bishop David Evans
Students and teachers:
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
Presentation: Black History Month Honorees
Phillip Williams
Walter Dority
Eugene Lawrence
Samuel Siler
Crystal Evans
Shannon Morton
Dion Davis - Gloucester Twp. Public Schools -Supervisor of Human Resources
Renee Caldwell - Teacher- Blackwood Elementary
Valdon Daniel III - Teacher - C.W. Lewis
Students: Ashley Dougan - Triton High School
Aleisha Potter - Highland High School
Katrina Smith - Timber Creek High School
Ryan Norman - C. W. Lewis School
2008
PRESENTATION: Black History Month Honorees:
Felicia L. Reid
Sarah Bass Young
Ronald Padgett
Angela Rose-Bounds
Derrick Evans
Students and teachers:
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
PRESENTATION: Black History Month Honorees
Council Students & Teachers:
Tanya Brown
Anthony Williams - Teacher - Highland High School
Joyce Ellis
Aadilah McRae - Student - Highland High School
Florence Lindsey
Alyce Milakovic - Student - Triton High School
Paulette Crawford
Ivy Pickney-Davis - Teacher - Timber Creek Regional High
Terry McPhillip
Montez Blair - Student - Timer Creek Regional High School
Harold Little
Sheree Nicole Alexander - Teacher - Charles W. Lewis
Garry Saunders
Maryon Day - Student - Charles W. Lewis
Virginia Smith
David Gunter - Glen Landing
Reginald C. Stevenson
Marshall Ceaser - Teacher - Ann A. Mullen
Theresa Williams
Mayor- Dexter Smith
HRC- Keesha Patterson
HRC- Eric W. J. Lawrence