Brick Set To Honor Good Acts With 2nd Hero Awards

Retiring Brick Township Police Chief Nils R. Bergquist will be one of the featured award recipients when Brick Township holds its second Brick Hero Awards next month.

The Brick Hero Awards, begun last year as a way to highlight the good works -- big and small -- of people around the township and within the schools, are set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at Brick Township High School.

Members of the Mayor’s Teen Advisory Committee (otherwise known as the Society of Influencers and Game Changers) will be working alongside ENSPiRiTED PROJECTS, Kevin Mosely, the Brick schools’ Anti-Bullying Coordinator, and David Seegert of Brick Township High School’s School-Based Services to host the event.

A video message from Mayor John Ducey and a special guest appearance by Interim Superintendent Dr. Richard Caldes will be featured, with other local figures, to present awards to local town heroes. Heroes being honored include town residents and business owners, students going above and beyond, and teachers or administrators who are making a difference. An honoree from last year and a first-year Princeton University student, Brick Memorial alumnus R.J. Hernandez, will be hosting the awards show this year.

The show also includes local youth performances in addition to the awards as well as the launch and fashion show for Brick United, a clothing line to promote positivity between both sides of town as developed by Brick Teens.

This event is expected to have a great turnout and it is suggested that families book tickets in advance. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to attend. The cost is $3 for children 17 and under, $5 for adults 18 or older, and $4 for seniors. Visit and like the “BRICK HERO AWARDS” Facebook page for additional info and online ticket sales. Tickets will also be available at the door.

ENSPiRITED PROJECTS is the lead producer for this event. Enspirited is an organization currently based in Ocean County places an emphasis on community impact and the power of inspiration within all individuals through after-school, in-school and evening creative programming.

Want to sponsor this event? Get involved? Suggest we involve local performers you know? Contact Colleen Finnegan at colleen@enspiritedprojects.org.