41st Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala
Resilient, Rooted, and Rising
Celebrating 41 Years of Empowering Youth Voices
New Jersey Orators proudly celebrated its 41st Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on June 14, 2026, at the Seton Hall University Conference Center. This year’s theme, “Resilient, Rooted, and Rising,” reflected the strength, growth, and determination of the young people, families, volunteers, alumni, and supporters who continue to advance our mission.
The afternoon brought together students, educators, community leaders, alumni, sponsors, and friends of New Jersey Orators to celebrate scholarship recipients, honor outstanding achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to developing the next generation of confident communicators and leaders.
Keynote Speaker
Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson
We were honored to welcome Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson as our keynote speaker. A former New Jersey Orator, Scoop B shared his journey from participant to nationally recognized media professional, inspiring attendees with his message on leadership, communication, perseverance, and the power of using your voice to create opportunities.
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