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The Tia Maria Foundation 2nd Annual Scholarship Gala

Friday, March 13th, 2026 
7:00 PM
Shackamaxon Country Club - Scotch Plains, NJ

Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Dessert, Cash Bar, Complimentary Valet, Special Guests, & More

Silver Tier - $110:
Standard Admission

Gold Tier - $125:
Standard Admission
Premium Seating
Recognition in Gala Booklet

VIP Tier - $150:
Standard Admission
Premium Seating
Recognition in Gala Booklet
VIP Gift Bag

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Sponsored By

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At our 2nd Annual Scholarship Gala, we will be presenting our scholarship awards as well as the Teachers' Insurance Plan Educator of the Year Award. Our Gala programming will also feature the presentation of our Impact & Hall of Fame Awards.

2026 Impact Awardees

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Abner Rodriguez
Deputy Chief
Elizabeth Police Department

Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation
In memory of former Lt. Governor
The Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver

2026 Hall of Fame Awards

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Jeremiah La'Porte
Founder
The House of Hearts Network

Marianne Wilson
Founder
Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation

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Educator of the Year

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Renee Drummond

Master of Ceremonies

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Raphael Miranda 
News 4 New York

Keynote Speaker

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Stanley J. Neron
Union County Commissioner

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