Several Rahway Residents Among Those Recognized at 2024 Kairos Scholarship Awards Banquet

RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, June 29, several Rahway residents were recognized at the 2024 Annual Kairos Scholarship Awards Banquet, hosted by the nonprofit organization It's Kairos Time (IKT).

The banquet took place at Galloping Hill Caterers in Union.

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IKT founder Dr. Loucille Black Hollis said that the awards event "celebrated and honored the next generation of service-driven leaders. This year, our theme, 'Influential Person and Legacy,' explored mentors' profound impact on shaping young individuals' growth and legacy. The students' responses were inspiring, reflecting deep insights from historical examples, personal anecdotes, and sociological perspectives."

The afternoon included inspiring speeches, rousing musical performances, good food, and excellent company.

In addition to Dr. Hollis and her IKT team, those adding to the success of the event included Jasmine Moore serving as MC, Tiffani McCutchen contributing powerful vocals, violinist John Clay, poet Clarise Annette Brooks who read an original poem written specifically for the event, the members of His Hands Ministry, and DJ Silverfoxx.

Rev. Dr. Bernadette Glover, of St. Paul Baptist Church in Montclair, delivered the keynote address.

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The Rahway residents recognized over the course of the afternoon included:

• Kairos Scholar Aniya Butler (2020 scholarship recipient and May 2024 graduate of Montclair University)
• 2024 Kairos Scholar Chidinma Chikezie, a 2024 graduate of Rahway High School, who received a check of $1,000
• Jane Small: Kairos Community Service Award

Congratulations to all those spotlighted at the 2024 Annual Kairos Scholarship Awards!

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