The Virginius D. Mattia Memorial Committee has begun its 2019 selection process. The annual award is given to individuals or organizations who demonstrate the volunteer spirit of Dr. Mattia, former president of Hoffmann LaRoche. The award is presented based on the dedicated community service of volunteers to Nutley. Residence in Nutley, New Jersey is a prerequisite.
Nomination forms are available at the Nutley Library, the Parks and Recreation Building and Town Hall, but a letter with pertinent information about a nominee is also acceptable. Anyone previously nominated is eligible. Persons running for public office are not eligible during an election year. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2019. They can be emailed directly to: [email protected] or sent by mail to Sandra Carella, 19 Dogwood Lane, Nutley, NJ 07110.
Nutley High School students wishing to apply for the $3000 Mattia Scholarship and for the $1000 Brigadier General John R. Jannarone Scholarship, should follow the standard school procedures. Nutley residents who attend high schools outside of Nutley may pick up the application forms at the high school and return the completed forms to the high school or mail to Joann Andriola, 610 Franklin Ave., Nutley, NJ 07110.
The Mattia Award and scholarship will be presented at the annual dinner to be held on May 1 at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, New Jersey. Any questions may be referred to Tony lannarone at 973-235-1065 or [email protected].
