Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities

2019 Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities Awards

2019 Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities Awards

2019 Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities Awards

Although our current state of social distancing canceled our 20th Anniversary Safe Kids Celebration and Awards Reception of Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities we celebrated with individual celebrations throughout the summer. 

Take a minute to read about our Award Recipients:

Organizational Award:

Carol Ann Giardelli - Pictured above  is Carol Ann Giardelli the Director of Safe Kids New Jersey. Carol Ann has supported the growth and vision of Northern NJ Safe Kids over the last 20 years. The impact Northern NJ Safe Kids has had on our community would not have happened without the assistance of Carol Ann and the Lead Agencies of Safe Kids NJ and Safe Kids Worldwide.

Individual Awards 

Dave Barber - Dave is a retired police chief from Millburn NJ, who over the last 20 years supported the CPS program of Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities. The Millburn Police Department under Dave's leadership was one of the first police departments int he state to have police officers certified as CPS Techs. Dave, also completed the CPS Tech Course and has been a "regular" tech at our car seat stations since his retirement. 

Shin Yi Shieh - Shin Yi an resident of Jersey City, mother of two young children, holds a PhD in Neuroscience and believes in sharing her knowledge as a CPS Tech. Shin Yi a true volunteer is an asset to our programming.  

Carl P. Valenziano MD Award for Injury Prevention 

Carol Jones the Chief Nursing Officer of Morristown Medical Center was awarded the Carl P. Valenziano Award for Injury Prevention at the Management Meeting of MMC in August. Carol the first Trauma Nurse Manager of the MMC program continues to support the vision of Dr. Valenziano and the Injury Prevention Program. She is an advocate for Trauma and Injury Prevention on the local, regional and national level. Carol is a true friend and supporter of Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities. 

Please take the time to congratulate our recipients and all our staff and volunteers as they make a difference each and every day! 

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KJ Feury RN APN, C
karenjean.feury@atlantichealth.org
Phone: 973-971-4327 
Fax: 973-290-7350