Video and Photo Gallery
Learn more about our Honorees and the incredible work they do to make New Jersey a better place. You can also find videos on our YouTube channel.
26th Anniversary Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree Presentation
Winners of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award come from all over New Jersey and from all walks of life.
Meet the 2022 Honorees who were recognized at the 26th Anniversary Award Ceremony and hear their inspiring stories.
StoryCorps
Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honorees share their personal stories through the unique lens of a StoryCorps interview with someone who’s played an important role in their lives.
Videos Featuring Making a Difference Honorees
Watch these honoree videos to hear about the transformative work they do to make New Jersey a better place to live. You can also find videos on our YouTube channel.
Fraidy Reiss, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Melissa Gertz, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Melina Garcia, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Pino Rodriguez, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Brenda Antinore, 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference honoree
Karen Monroy, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Rev Mildred Farrar, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Lorna Henkel, 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Fraidy Reiss, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Melissa Gertz, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Melina Garcia, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Pino Rodriguez, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Brenda Antinore, 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference honoree
Karen Monroy, 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Rev Mildred Farrar, 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Lorna Henkel, 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Past Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award Ceremony Photos
*Due to the COVID emergency, a virtual Ceremony was held in 2021 that honored nominees from 2020 and 2021.
