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.
29th 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 2025 Honorees who were recognized at the 29th 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.
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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.
Desi Shelton, 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Ashante Taylorcox, 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Nyene Baker, 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
John El-Maraghy, 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
William Keegan, 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree
Lewis Spears, 2025 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.
