The 20th annual Wilbur Ray Scholarship Dinner to honor five outstanding area residents, a community organization, and distinguished student will be March 11 from 6-10 p.m. at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth Eatontown.
Residents to be recognized and designated categories are health care services, Jackeline Biddle, R.N., esq., Long Branch; education services, Dr. Willie Kiah Hill, Ed. D, Matawan; business services, Alberto Moreno, Long Branch; criminal justice, Kenneth Parland, Tinton Falls; community services, James A. Wallace, Jr. A.P.S., Division of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Services, Freehold; community organization services, Monmouth County Cotillion Committee Inc.; distinguished student, Tylik Railey, Brookdale Community College, Asbury Park.
The event provides scholarships to Brookdale Community College minority students, with this year’s presentations including a $1,000 award to an incoming Monmouth County high school student, and four $500 scholarships to currently enrolled students.
Sgt. Wilbur Ray was a longtime and devoted member of the Brookdale Community College Police Force. He was an active and interested participant in his community of Long Branch. His community activities included the Liberty Community Center, Long Branch Civic and Cultural Association, and Afro-American Society.
Tickets are $45, and $24 for students. For reservations, call (732) 224-2705.