Jersey Shore Partnership Kicks Off Summer at the Jersey Shore

Warm weather and sunshine conjure happy thoughts of time on the Jersey Shore beaches. It also is a reminder that the Summer Celebration, the kickoff to summer at the shore, is coming up on June 4 at Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Rain date is June 5. Billed as one of the best networking events along the shore, the evening fun is boosted by the live music of Brian Kirk and the Jirks. Festive food specialties are presented by restaurateurs, fisheries, and food markets from Cape May to North Jersey.

The event is sponsored by the Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that supports the advocacy mission of the Jersey Shore Partnership to ensure funding on the state and federal levels for beach protection and preservation. Our healthy, safe and wide beaches with dunes attract millions to the Jersey Shore each year and contribute $20 billion annually to the State’s tourism economy. The Summer Celebration brings together corporations, businesses, not-for-profits, environmental groups, elected officials and other individuals that share a love for the shore and the importance of protecting it for us and generations to come. Participation in the Summer Celebration makes a strong statement that shore protection is critical to our state economy and quality of life.

The Awards program honors organizations that have contributed significantly to the economic vitality of the Jersey Shore. Dinner Chair is Linda Bowden, Regional President, PNC Bank. We will honor NJM Insurance Group with the Tom Gagliano Outstanding Leadership Award for Corporate Excellence. NJM has been a generous and loyal friend since the Partnership’s founding in 1992.

The Jersey Shore Partnership, banner graphic The Partnership will honor the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 with the Outstanding Leadership Award for Professionalism and Community Service for their work since 1990 in replenishing New Jersey’s beaches and serving as volunteers in the aftermath of Sandy. And, Madison Marquette will receive the Partnership’s Historic Preservation Award for its work in restoring the iconic landscapes and buildings on Asbury Park’s boardwalk.