Congressman Josh Gottheimer Honors Mahwah 'Hometown Hero'

MAHWAH, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer took to Facebook Live to award front-line workers, teachers, community leaders and others as "Fifth District Coronavirus Hometown Heroes."

Gottheimer recognized more than 100 community members of a variety of Fifth District municipalities in the nearly hour-and-a-half long ceremony, including Suzanne Curry of Mahwah.

"Today is a great day because we are here to acknowledge and honor our standout neighbors, friends, coworkers, leaders, and frontline workers, who have volunteered, served, or worked to help others in North Jersey throughout this pandemic and who kept families safe and healthy," said Gottheimer.

Curry was awarded for her fundraiser, Care Cards for Corona Caregivers for healthcare workers at Holy Name Hospital.

She partnered with two other women to distribute Dairy Queen gift cards for Holy Name healthcare workers who were on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Curry raised $1,500 which was matched by an additional $1,500 by a local Dairy Queen.

She was nominated for the award by Bergen County Freeholder Mary Amoroso.

Watch the full award ceremony below: