Nicholas Pepe, Senior Partner at UBS Honored as 2022 Chairman’s Award Recipient
Bedminster, N.J., – The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), today announced that the 16th Annual NJGF Golf Classic hosted at Baltusrol Golf Club on Monday, August 8th, raised more than $210,000 to support golf programming for youth, military Veterans and individuals with special needs.
The signature fundraising event on the Foundation’s annual calendar, the NJGF Golf Classic served as an opportunity to honor Nicholas Pepe as the 2022 Chairman’s Award recipient. The Chairman’s Award is given annually to an individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support NJGF programs and initiatives, and Pepe, a Managing Director of Wealth Management at UBS, has been an advocate and supporter of the NJGF’s diverse line-up of programming for many years.
Nicholas Pepe (center) was presented with the NJGF’s 2022 Chairman’s Award, given annually to an individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support the NJGF’s programs and initiatives. Pepe is joined by (Right) Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJGF and (Left) Jim Spanarkel, Broadcaster & NJGF Supporter.
The NJGF was created in 2004 to positively impact lives and communities through the game of golf, with a focus on 3 core pillars: youth, military, and special needs. Under the guidance of PGA Professionals, programming is designed to provide individuals from all backgrounds with an opportunity to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment. Through a wide range of programming, the NJGF champions a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) with the goal of evolving the composition of the game of golf to better reflect the broad array of differences in our society at large.
“This is an opportunity for our partners, donors and friends to experience Baltusrol Golf Club, while further supporting our mission and enabling us to make a more meaningful impact in the communities we serve,” said Chris, Hunt, Executive Director, NJGF. “It was also terrific to recognize Nicholas Pepe for his selfless contributions to the NJGF.
Proceeds from the 2022 NJGF Golf Classic will support programs at the Inspiration Golf Range & Activity Center located on the Lyons Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System, in Bernards Township. The multi-purpose facility, which opened earlier this year serves as the new homesite for the NJGF’s line-up of golf programming, which include: PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) a rehabilitative golf program for military Veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf; Els For Autism; PGA Junior League and more.
(L to R) Mike Attara, President, NJGF; Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees Top Prospect and NJGF Supporter; Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJGF
For those interested in learning more information about the New Jersey Golf Foundation, or supporting programs and special events, please visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
About The New Jersey Golf Foundation
Founded in 2004, the New Jersey Golf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America. Through a wide range of programming, the NJGF champions a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) with the goal of evolving the composition of the game of golf to better reflect the broad array of differences in our society at large. With a focus on 3 core pillars (youth, military, special needs), the NJGF’s mission is to positively impact lives and communities through the game of golf. Led by PGA Professionals, the NJGF hosts a dynamic line-up of programming that provides access for individuals from all backgrounds to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment. Signature programs include, Golf In Schools, which is run annually at more than 200 schools, impacting more than 120,000 boys and girls (K-8); PGA Junior League featuring more than 80 teams and 1300 kids under the age of 13 throughout New Jersey; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf and programming for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and PGA HOPE, the flagship military program that introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
Photo Credit: NJGF
The NJGF Golf Classic – hosted at Baltusrol Golf Club on Monday, August 8th – raised more than $210,000 to support golf programming for youth, military Veterans and individuals with special needs.
Event Recap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_1hobH51g
