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The 10th annual Mayor’s Ball is just around the corner and Mayor Ed Johnson recently announced the event’s honorees.

The ball, set for Sept. 8 at the Stone Pony, is a fundraiser for a scholarship fund for local students who are going to college or technical school. Proceeds from the event also benefit recreation programs, community health awareness initiatives and internship opportunities.

Johnson selected local movers and shakers to be honored with three awards.

MADISON MARQUETTE

The boardwalk redeveloper will receive the Business Partnership award which, according to a prepared release, recognizes local businesses that have maintained a consistent and dedicated presence in the community.

The firm is being honored for its “commitment to the development of Asbury Park as a regional and growing international destination,” according to the release. “Their partnership with the city of Asbury Park, the business community and the community at large has been of great benefit to our overall efforts of city-wide renewal and Asbury Park regaining its rightful place as the Jewel of the Jersey Shore.”

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH MEN’S MINISTRY

The Second Baptist Church Men’s Ministry is being honored with the Mayor Kevin G. Sanders Community Service Award, which recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Asbury Park community.

The ministry “serves as a positive role model that promotes engagement based on mutual respect and fosters involvement in neighborhood-based activities that emphasize the importance of taking an active part in community service projects that help others,” according to the release.

MARILYN SCHLOSSBACH

Local restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach will receive the Michael Brim Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an individual or entity that embodies an enthusiastic and all-embracing spirit of inclusion to make the Asbury Park community a welcoming place, according to the release.

Schlossbach “embod[ies] the qualities and attributes of Michael Brim by opening her heart and the doors of her business to help others in need,” according to the release. Schlossbach sponsors culinary career programs, healthy living and diet activities and gives employment opportunities to Asbury residents.

HAVING A BALL

A full night of entertainment is planned, including The Sensational Soul Cruisers; the Queen of Clubland Martha Wash; Glen Burtnik; Lance Larson; Tyron McAllister; Derek Pierre; Isis Tribe and musicians from Asbury Park Musical Memories.

A complimentary cocktail hour is included, with dining provided by Alan Perl’s the Ultimate Caterer. There will also be a fireworks show.

Tickets are $125 per person with a special two-for-one price of $200. Corporate sponsorships are also available. Tickets can be purchased at Asbury Park City Hall, the Stone Pony box office, Asbury Park boardwalk offices or ticketmaster.com.

[Above photo of Mayor Johnson and 2011 scholarship recipient Jasyln Williams at last year’s ball courtesy of the event committee]

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