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.

27th 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 2023 Honorees who were recognized at the 27th Anniversary Award Ceremony and hear their inspiring stories.

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.

Tia Ryans, 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Rylee Howerton, 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Jose German Gomez, 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Claudia Wheeler, 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Christian Kane, 2023 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Melissa Walker, 2023 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.