Annual Gala 2009

Thank you too all of our honorees, sponsors, and attendees who made the 2009 Gala a success.

View photos from the event here

Honorees

Paul Anzano, Esq.
During his term on the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey's Board of Trustees, and as president, Mr. Anzano spearheaded the effort to obtain passage and enactment of the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund (TBI). He has also continued to support BIANJ as a advisor to our government affairs committee.
Read His Full Bio Here

Steven Benvenisti, Esq.
In addition to his service to the Brain Injury Association's Board of Trustees, Mr. Benvenisti travels the country speaking to a variety of professional, civic, and academic groups about the impact of brain injury. He has donated all honorariums from these speeches to BIANJ, and he has been instrumental in helping the Association carry out its mission.
Read His Full Bio Here

 

 

Corinne "Cookie" Slade
Since 1983, while doing home care as an Occupational Therapist, Ms. Slade developed a community treatment program for use by individuals with acquired brain injuries. This business has grown to include an outpatient treatment program, residential facilities, an addictive behavior program and support programs for families and survivors. The business, Rehabilitation Specialists, employs approximately 50 people, as well as providing internships in speech, physical and occupational therapy, psychology & business students. Read Her Full Bio Here

 

Sponsors

 The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make this year's Gala possible:

Presenting Sponsor:

President's Circle:

Gala Co-Chair Committee:

Pfizer

Children's Specialized Hospital

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Gala Tribute:

NJ Skylands Insurance

Bergen Risk Managers, Inc., John Markel

Gala Executive Patrons:

John Tiene

David Grubb

 

More Event Information

The Association hosted its first Gala in 2007 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Based upon the resounding support it received, we set out since to have one every year during Brain Injury Awareness Month in March. We take this opportunity each year to celebrate the services of the Association and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the quality of life for people affected by brain injury in our state.

Visit the Leadership Awards page to see current and past gala honorees.
View photos from the 2008 Gala.