Bolger Heritage Center, Ridgewood Public Library
Do you have someone in mind that is a Bergen Legend? Bergen 350 is looking for nominees for a Legend Award to be honored at the Bergen 350 Gala, so submit names of those living and deceased!
https://bergen350.com/about-the-legends-award/
Bergen 350 Legends Award
We too often think of history as being made in distant times and far away places rather than on our own doorstep. Yet here we stand, not only on soil repeatedly hallowed as a battleground of the American Revolution, but on a rich plain of progress where America begins again for each successive generation in their search for excellence. Over the past three and a half centuries, Bergen County has transformed from a frontier wilderness to one of America’s premier suburban counties, hosting seventy municipalities, each with its own homestyle flavor. Both past and present, individuals of singular accomplishment and events of great moment enrich our history.
On the 350th anniversary of New Jersey’s founding, we hope to honor the stories of extraordinary individuals, living or departed, who leave a positive legacy for our posterity to admire and emulate. To represent the true historical depth of our community, our selection of Bergen Legends purposes to officially recognize and perpetuate the names of those who have displayed outstanding ability, meritorious service and superior performance in their various fields of endeavor. Nominees must be exemplary individuals of good character and demonstrated ability who have forged successful careers, enriching the life of our community through their talent, energy and substance. While the names of some may already be etched in the annals of time, others may be unsung heroes, who gain prominence or deserve recognition for excellence in business professions or public affairs, in the arts and sciences, or in entertainment and athletics. The only qualification for consideration is that Bergen County be closely identified with their record of achievement and as their primary field of action.
We therefore encourage the nomination of any person who through his or her life’s work has demonstrated a significant and lasting contribution to the great heritage, improved quality of life and good character of Bergen County. The first class of honorees will be named at our Bergen 350 Gala on October 15, 2014.
