Celebrating Leadership Advancing Greater Orange

For nearly 30 years, HANDS has recognized a small group of local leaders at our annual Community Leadership Awards. Awardees are chosen from across Greater Orange, including elected leaders, community organizers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and neighbors who contribute to building health and wealth in our community.

In 2025, HANDS recognized State Senator Britnee Timberlake, Ben Hersey of My Abode NJ, Jarteau Israel of the LANBI Center, and Jay Savulich of Rising Tide Capital.

HANDS will host the 2026 Community Leadership Awards in January - information about how to sponsor and support leadership in Greater Orange coming fall 2025!