Join us on May 10, 2023 at the Palace in Somerset, New Jersey.
This will definitely be a night to be remembered!
This year’s celebration spotlights six honorees whose care, support and advocacy have made a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in New Jersey.
All proceeds benefit NJAAP programs that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all children across the state.
Pediatrician of the Year
Shilpa Pai, MD, FAAP
Associate professor of pediatrics at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Founder and Director of the Resident Education
in Advocacy and Community Health, (REACH) Program and Co-Lead for the NJ Pediatric Residency Advocacy Collaborative
Champions for Children
Jen Maxfield Ostfeld
Emmy-Award Winning Reporter and Anchor for NBC New York
Cecilia Zalkind
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ)
Impact Award
Kelli Felice-Chiarello
Director of Children & Family Services for Bright Harbor Healthcare
Youth Achievement Awards
Krrisha Patel
Passion4Med, Secaucus Cares and Hygiene Project and MetaHealth
Nathaniel Ginet
Founder of the PRISM Club, Ocean City High School
