Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake
334 S Post Rd,
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

5:00 PM-8:00 PM 

The annual event celebrates community champions who demonstrate leadership, passion, and a commitment to a thriving and equitable community in their everyday life as well as share similar values with UWGMC.

Proceeds from the event will directly provide food, rental and utility assistance, health insurance access, tax preparation services, financial coaching, college planning and other resources to help individuals and families get ahead. There are over 66,000 families in Mercer County struggling to make ends meet.

Master of Ceremonies:

Edward W. Bullock

Edward W. Bullock is the 2024 United Way of Greater Mercer County John Marsh Community Impact Award recipient and was recently appointment to the Board of Trustees of Thomas Edison State University.

Mr. Bullock is a visionary leader whose lifelong mission is to transform lives through literacy, education, and service. He is the President of the Trenton Literacy Movement, Inc., and supports efforts to ensure every child in Trenton reads at grade level by the third grade. Under their leadership, the organization’s reading intervention program now reaches all Trenton public elementary schools, opening doors of opportunity for thousands of children.

A passionate advocate for the power of reading, Mr. Bullock has personally read to more than 1,000 children, affirming Frederick Douglass’s timeless words: “Once you learn to read, you are forever free.” He is also the author of the children’s picture book Warren Goes to Grandpa’s, created in response to the lack of diverse representation in children’s literature. His voice has reached wider audiences through the Mercer County Library System’s Behind the Books podcast and WHYY TV’s You Oughta Know.

Mr. Bullock’s distinguished career spans higher education, healthcare, and corporate leadership. He served at Norfolk State University, The College of New Jersey, and Johnson & Johnson before joining L’Oréal USA, where he became the company’s first Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, reporting directly to the President and CEO.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Bullock is deeply committed to community service. He is Past President and current board member of the Young Scholars Institute of Trenton, and a proud 50‑year member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Trenton Alumni Chapter. His dedication has been recognized with numerous honors and awards.

Mr. Bullock holds a B.A. from Norfolk State University, an M.Ed. from The College of New Jersey, and an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Norfolk State University. He resides in Hamilton, New Jersey with his wife Sharon, and treasures time with his sons Eric and Peter, their families, and his three beloved granddaughters.

2026 Awards:

Live United Corporate Award:
Recognizes the corporate and personal commitment to building a stronger, equitable, and thriving community.

Community Quarterback Award:
Recognizes an individual who has shown true leadership, dedication, and passion for helping the community. 

Distinguished Young Leader Award:
Recognizes a exemplary young leader that embodies UWGMC’s mission and champions equity and access in their everyday life.

The Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award:
Recognizes an individual or group who exemplifies Eugene Marsh’s commitment to mental health, veterans, diversity, and anti-racism and who give back to the community. The awardee also personifies Eugene Marsh’s three core values: Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.

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Check out event photos from 2022

For more information please contact

Sandra Toussaint at sandra.toussaint@uwgmc.org or 609-896-1912

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