Agenda and Event Details
You're Invited: 20th Annual Clean Communities Awards Celebration
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Palace at Somerset Park
Somerset, NJ
Join New Jersey’s litter-fighting rock stars for a high-energy celebration of community pride, environmental leadership, and 20 years of Clean Communities success.
Hosted by the New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC), this milestone event honors the dedicated coordinators, volunteers, and leaders working every day to keep New Jersey clean and litter-free. It’s an evening of education, networking, recognition and fun you won’t want to miss.
Registration/Payment
Awards Ceremony Brochure
Awards Ceremony Flyer
Nomination Form Guidelines
2025 Nomination Form
Hotel Information
Event Highlights
- Educational exhibits and CEU opportunities
- Graduation of new Clean Communities Coordinators
- Opening reception, dinner and awards program
- The much-anticipated announcement of this year’s Litter Slogan Contest winner(s)
- Cocktails and dessert to close the night
October 8th Event Schedule
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM – Visit Educational Booths (3 CEUs available)
- 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Clean Communities Coordinator Graduation
- 5:45 – 7:00 PM – Opening Reception and Dinner
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
- 8:00 – 9:00 PM – Dessert and Cocktails
October 9th Event Schedule
9:00 – 10:00 am – Breakfast of Champions at Marriott Courtyard, Somerset
Get Involved
- Nominate a local litter rockstar
- Submit your town’s litter slogan
- Sponsor or exhibit at the event need table info
Visit NJClean.org to register, nominate, and learn more about how you can be part of this special 20th anniversary celebration.
Pricing and Registration
Government Rate (Clean Communities Grant Funding can be used for registration and hotel)
- Full Day (3 to 9 PM): $150 per person
- CEUs and Graduation Only (3 to 5:30 PM): $75 per person
- Reserved Table (Dinner and Dessert): $1,000
Corporate and Private Sector
- $250 tax-deductible donation per person
- Reserved Table (Dinner and Dessert): $2,000 donation
Note: NJCCC is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. All donations support Clean Communities programs and outreach.
Purchase orders and checks can be submitted to:
New Jersey Clean Communities Council
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
Townsend 110
Union, NJ 07083
Sponsorship & Journal Ad Opportunities
Support the New Jersey Clean Communities Council and be recognized as a leader in litter prevention, sustainability, and civic engagement. All sponsors receive visibility at the event and beyond, with targeted exposure to municipal leaders, environmental advocates, and community stakeholders from across New Jersey.
Clean Communities Champion Sponsor – $7,500 (Limited Availability)
- Sponsor banner with premier entryway location
- Beverage or Dessert Sponsor – Two (2) full-sized sponsor signs in expo and reception area
- Premier vendor table location
- Reserved table at dinner
- Invitation for six to the Mayor’s Reception
- Full-page ad in the printed program (inside cover or back cover)
- Recognition in welcome remarks during the event
- Acknowledgement in social media posts and on NJCCC websites
- Feature in the NJCCC newsletter
- Beverage or dessert sponsor (choice)
Platinum Sponsor – $5,000
- Sponsor banner at venue entrance
- Full-sized sponsor sign in expo area
- Premier vendor table location
- Reserved table at dinner
- Invitation for four to the Mayor’s Reception
- Full-page ad in the printed program
- Recognition in welcome remarks during the event
- Acknowledgement in a social media post and on NJCCC website
Gold Sponsor – $3,500
- Sponsor banner at venue
- Poster-sized sponsor sign in expo area
- Reserved vendor table
- Four complimentary tickets to dinner
- Invitation for two to the Mayor’s Reception
- Half-page ad in the printed program
- Recognition in welcome remarks during the event
- Acknowledgement in a social media post and on NJCCC website
Silver Sponsor – $2,000
- Sponsor banner at the venue
- Poster-sized sponsor sign in expo area
- Reserved vendor table
- Two complimentary tickets to dinner
- One invitation to the Mayor’s Reception
- Half-page ad in the printed program
- Recognition in welcome remarks during the event
- Acknowledgement in a social media post
Journal Ad Opportunities – Conference Program
- Full Page – $800
- Half Page – $500
- Quarter Page – $250
To sponsor, advertise, register, or learn more, visit the NJClean.org events page and join us in celebrating 20 years of Clean Communities excellence.