Twelve Stars Gala 2024

The Twelve Stars Gala was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Eatontown Sheraton. The evening commenced with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, an awards ceremony and dancing to the five piece Xol Azul Band. The event was attended by friends of CARC supporters, community leaders, and government officials throughout Monmouth and Ocean County and beyond.

This year’s honorees were:

Humanitarian Of The Year Award
Carol Stillwell
President & CEO Stillwell-Hansen Inc.

Community Ambassador Award
Jeanne Marie Wall
Editor-in-Chief TAPinto Community News

Community Development Award
Maria Delaplain
Energy Assistance & Efficiency Manager New Jersey Natural Gas

Partner In Education & Government Award
Ed Johnson
Executive Director Governmental Affairs & Community Relations Brookdale Community College

Community Healthcare Leader Award
Magdaliza Aviles
Manager of Community Development & Growth Aetna Better Health of New Jersey

Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award
Lazaro Cardenas, Esq.
Managing Partner
Law Offices of Patel & Cardenas