Members of the Community are Invited to Attend and Secure an Ad in our Commemorative Journal
Presenting Sponsors are James Travis of Otterstedt Insurance Agency and Norman Worth of WRNJ – Radiothon Co-Chairs
Washington, N.J., October 22, 2025 – The Arc of Warren County will be holding its Community Excellence Awards at 6 p.m. on November 19, 2026 at David’s Country Inn in Hackettstown. Presenting sponsors are James Travis of Otterstedt Insurance Agency and Norman Worth of WRNJ Radio – Celebrating over 35 Years of Radiothon!
This event recognizes the efforts of individuals and organizations who support The Arc of Warren County’s mission or individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Warren County, in general.
The awardees for 2025 are as follows:
- Panther Valley Pharmacy (Community Partner Award)
- Marylouise Rowlin of Warren Hills Regional School District (Educator of the Year)
- Virgienne Spann (Member of the Year)
- Lorraine D’Sylva-Lee of LEE Services (Trailblazer Award)
- Chris Jacksic, Mayor of Hardwick Township (Community Advocate Award)
- A Special Recognition Award will be given in James Hoover’s memory. James was the Founder of The Arc Foundation, Warren County Chapter.
“I am so pleased that we are recognizing these individuals in this manner,” says John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “They have all made an impact in our community in bettering the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Warren County. Please consider joining us on November 19, 2025.”
Tickets cost $90 for non-members and $85 for members of The Arc of Warren County. Commemorative journal ads range from $250 to $750. For more information and to register, visit arcwarren.org or call (908) 223-0884. Please register by November 3, 2025.
Click here for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
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About The Arc of Warren County: The Arc is a national organization that serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their family members since 1950. The Arc of Warren County is one of 700 chapters of The Arc and has served more than 1,100 people annually for the past 71 years. Programs include residential community living arrangements, community-based supports, advocacy services, recreation and summer camp, Special Olympics, training, early intervention and a wide variety of additional social services. Achieve with us at arcwarren.org and @ArcWarrenNJ

