The Ocean County College Foundation will host the 2024 Scholarship Celebration on Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. on OCC’s main campus in Toms River. The annual open-tent event is an opportunity for the Foundation to honor extraordinary individuals in the community while raising crucial funds to help students fulfill their dreams of a college education. Tickets and sponsorships are available now.
This year’s event will honor: The Citta Foundation for its long-standing support of OCC and the Ocean County community; Ilene Cohen, OCC’s executive director of Athletics, for her enthusiastic leadership and advocacy for the advancement of the College’s student-athletes; and College Lecturer Lincoln A. Simmons for his tremendous contributions to the academic programs at OCC and pivotal leadership roles on collegewide committees.
The event committee is chaired by Michael Manzo, chair of the OCC Foundation Board of Trustees. Kenneth J. Malagiere, executive director of the OCC Foundation, will host the evening’s festivities, which feature a gourmet buffet and a silent auction.
To support a student with a scholarship or for information on becoming a sponsor, donating an auction item, or purchasing tickets to the event, visit go.ocean.edu/gala or call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492. Proceeds from the annual Scholarship Celebration support the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation.
