Ocean City Education Foundation Wins NJ Award

The Ocean City Education Foundation earned a state award. The New Jersey Educational Foundation Partnership announced OCEF won the award for "Outstanding Education Foundation/Small."

OCEF received the accolade through their fundraising efforts, mission and support of the Ocean City School District. The foundation exceeded their fundraising expectations this year and enhanced local awareness of the organization.

“We are truly honored that OCEF was selected as ‘Outstanding Education Foundation/Small’ among so many other deserving foundations,” OCEF President Tricia Ciliberto said in a statement. “The support of our community makes everything we do possible.”

OCEF also received recognition for providing opportunities for teachers and staff to develop innovative projects through grants, investing in programs that positively impact students, and developing an alumni network.

"Teachers have innovative ideas and projects that cannot always be funded through school resources," Dr. Kathleen Taylor, superintendent of OCSD, said in a statement. "The Ed Foundation Teacher Grants provide the extra funding to continue to enhance and enrich our students’ school experiences. This honor is well-deserved and is a true credit to the Ed Foundation’s efforts to make the Ocean City School District one of the premier districts in New Jersey.”

NJEFP also announced awards in the following categories:

• Outstanding Education Foundation/Large – Morris Educational Foundation
• Outstanding Education Foundation Program – North Hunterdon Education Foundation (College Bound Program)
• Outstanding Achievement in Fundraising – Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence
• Outstanding Partner/Funder – Lawrence Township Education Foundation (ETS)
• Outstanding Partner/Superintendent – Hoboken Public Education Foundation (Dr. Christine Johnson)

The NJEFP will present awards at their Educational Foundation Awards luncheon March 29 at the Mercer Oaks Golf Club in West Windsor.