Our Mission

New Jersey Heroes recognizes and celebrates the work done by individuals and non-profit organizations in New Jersey

Mission: To recognize, celebrate, and promote the Heroes of New Jersey who inspire fellow New Jerseyans to give back to their community.

Vision: To establish NJ Heroes as the premier recognition vehicle for the state's individual volunteers and/or non-profit organizations that directly impact the lives of New Jersey's less fortunate.

NJ Heroes, a private, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2010. NJH is inspired by the work of New Jersey's first lady, Mary Pat Christie. NJH operates alongside Mrs. Christie to encourage, recognize, and support the tireless efforts of unsung heroes that make the lives of New Jersey citizens better. Unlike many other non-profit organizations, NJH does not directly serve a specific community need, but rather recognizes and celebrates the work done by individuals and non-profit organizations in New Jersey.

Board Members

First Lady Mary Pat Christie, Chairperson
Dianne Jacobs, Vice Chair
Pat Coppel, Secretary
Mike Dion, Treasurer
Leigh Ann Errico
Janice Maguire
Lori Morsch
Kathryn Oram
Debbie Riccardi