Donors & Supporters

At the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy, our work is strengthened by a community of dedicated supporters. From advancing public dialogue to supporting student opportunities and research, these contributions make a lasting impact across 91ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÍøÕ¾ and beyond.

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Hughes Honors Sponsors

Every two years, the Hughes Center Honors celebrates public service and civic leadership. We are deeply grateful to the sponsors who make this event possible.

2025 Honors Sponsors

Silver Level ($5,000)
Inspira Medical Centers, Inc.
PSE&G, Inc.
OceanFirst Bank
Ms. Kimberly Schalek Downes
Law Offices of Richard M. Pescatore

Bronze Level ($2,500)
New Jersey American Water
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council, Local 255
Mr. Mark M. Callazzo
Atlantic County Utilities Authority
Dr. Mukesh N. Roy
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Delaware River & Bay Authority
Cirignano Contracting, Inc.
1117 Bayfront Associates LLC

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2023 Honors Sponsors

Gold Level ($10,000)
D & S Mack Foundation

Silver Level ($5,000)
John F. Scarpa Foundation
Salmon Ventures Ltd.
Gormley Family Foundation
PSE&G
Resorts Casino Hotel

Bronze Level ($2,500)
ACUA
American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, AFL-CIO
Atalanta Sosnoff Capital
Cirignano Contracting, Inc.
eOutdoors
Hughes Family
Inspira Health
Ironworkers Local No. 11
New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council
Porzio Family of Companies
Samuel Coraluzzo Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Reynolds & Mr. William E. Reynolds
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Verizon

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2021 Honors Sponsors

Silver Level ($5,000)
AtlantiCare
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
Inspira Health
PSE&G
Salmon Ventures Ltd.
Shore Medical Center
U.A. Local 322 Plumbers & Pipefitters
Verizon

Bronze Level ($2,500)
ACT Engineers
ACUA
Atlantic City Electric
Cirignano Contracting, Inc.
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
Hughes Family
Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA)
Maley Givens Counselors
John F. Scarpa Foundation

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2019 Honors Sponsors

Gold Level ($10,000)
Ambassador William J. Hughes
Salmon Ventures Ltd.

Silver Level ($5,000)
BAC Administrative District Council of New Jersey
Caesars Atlantic City
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Resorts Casino Hotel
Unitel Management

Bronze Level ($2,500)
Aqua America
Cirignano Contracting, Inc.
Duane Morris
Glasstown Productions
Laborers’ International Union of North America
Maley Givens
Mannington Mills, Inc.
New Jersey American Water
PSE&G
Rick Pescatore
U.A. Local Union 322 Plumbers & Pipefitters

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Special Event Support

The Life and Legacy of William J. Hughes (Film Screening)

This special event honored the enduring legacy of Ambassador Hughes and brought together community members, leaders, and supporters. We thank those who helped make it possible.

Film Sponsors ($2,500)
International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
PSE&G
Salmon Ventures Ltd.
The Hughes Family

Hughes Center Partners ($1,000)
ACUA
Steven Batzer
Thomas A. Cirignano
Rev. G. Douglas Eberly
Jay Gerkin
Henry Gorelick
Arleen J. Halpern
Thomas H. Heist III & Karen Heist
Patrick & Amy Kennedy
Mayor Frank W. Minor
OceanFirst Bank
Joseph H. & Barbara J. Rodriguez
John F. Scarpa
Sharon Schulman
South Jersey Building Trades
Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Rich Tolson

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Generous Endowments

Our initial endowment provides long-term support for the Hughes Center’s programs, ensuring continued investment in civic engagement, public policy research, and student success.

We are honored to recognize:

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Chazen
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Hughes and Family
South Jersey Industries
New Jersey American Water Company
Atlantic City Electric Company
Exelon Corporation
Public Service Enterprise Group
Salmon Ventures Limited
Thomas H. Heist Family
Tribhuvan & Nandita Singh
Verizon
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts of New Jersey