Millburn School Advisor Honored As 'Everyday Hero'

MILLBURN, NJ — Not all heroes get awards or make the news. Recently, several Essex County residents nominated their generous friends to be recognized as "everyday heroes" by U.S. Rep Mikie Sherrill (D-11st Dist.)

As a result, Sherrill announced Tuesday the names of more than 50 of the heroes, and who nominated them.

"Each and every one of our 2022 Heroes have left our towns better than they found them as first responders, volunteers, teachers, healthcare workers, and good citizens," Sherrill said.

"I am as inspired as they are by the selfless and important actions taken by our heroes."

Among those nominated was Bridgette Nevola, who works with a Livingston-based community service organization and also advises a club at Millburn High School.

She was nominated by her friend, Alyse.

A description on Sherrill's page says:

“Bridgette has dedicated her life to service. She is currently the president of the Livingston Kiwanis Club. She is also the academic advisor to the Millburn High School Key Club. Bridgette is always looking for opportunities to serve our Livingston community and our greater Essex County community.

"In the beginning of the pandemic, Bridgette realized the horrible impact the pandemic had on those already suffering from food insecurity. She also realized that many of our local restaurants were suffering financially. She therefore thought of a way to help both. She arranged, through Kiwanis Club, a partnership in which the club would purchase food from local restaurants which would then be distributed to local food kitchens. Bridgette also spearheads the Kiwanis Club’s homeless hygiene kit donations. These are just 2 examples. She does so much more. Whenever and wherever there is a need she steps up to serve."

See all of the heroes and more information about the program here.