COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
Greater Somerset County YMCA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Spirit Awards. These outstanding individuals and groups are recognized for their selfless spirit and the contributions that they make to the community through the Y. Congratulations, all!
2026 Spirit Award Recipients
| Youth | Caitlyn Ferraioli
Jayvaughn Gray Cody Diamond |
| Adult | Brianna De la Cruz, MS RDN |
| Active Older Adult | Joanne Parker |
| Leadership | Dan McCauley |
| Living Our Cause | Ram Anbarasan |
| Ray of Light | Carmen Salavarrieta
Linda Plager |
| Group | Scarlet Knights for Life of Rutgers University |
| Community Partner | Franklin Township Public Schools |
| Board Leadership | Deborah Nungester |
| Philanthropy | John & Dorothy Cassimatis |
| Lifetime Achievement | Michael Osterman |
We look forward to celebrating the award recipients on April 8 at the Spirit Award event. Please join us!
Would you like to honor the Spirit Award Recipients? Please consider donating to the Annual Campaign in their honor.
Our Annual Campaign goal is $1,455,000 and, so far, we have raised $1,047,443 (72%).
100% of the funds raised go to the community through direct financial assistance and support of programs that meet community needs.