Agenda
Event timeline
Friday, March 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
Registration
Arrive, check in, and connect with fellow journalists and media professionals
Opening program
Hosts Cassandra Etienne and Anthony Advincula, Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University
Welcome remarks
Keith Strudler, Dean of the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University, with introduction of Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Gov. Mikie Sherrill remarks
Q&A with Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Moderated by Oni Advincula, Center for Cooperative Media
Lunch
Complimentary lunch provided for all registered attendees
Sen. Raj Mukherji
Remarks and fireside chat
Introduction to awards
Stefanie Murray, Director, Center for Cooperative Media
U.S. Sen. Andy Kim
Video message
Awards ceremony
Excellence in Community News, Media Champion, and Legacy in Journalism awards
Event concludes
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Speakers
Featured speakers
Leaders in government and public service joining us to celebrate New Jersey's community journalism.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Governor of New Jersey
Remarks & Q&A
State Sen. Raj Mukherji
NJ State Senator, 32nd District
Remarks & fireside chat
U.S. Sen. Andy Kim
U.S. Senator from New Jersey
Video messageExperience
What to expect
Network with fellow journalists and media professionals from across the state
Hear from distinguished speakers about the importance of community media
Celebrate award-winning journalism that serves New Jersey's diverse populations
Learn about potential collaborations and partnerships in the local media ecosystem
Getting there
Travel and parking
📍 Venue
The College of New Jersey
Education Building, Room 212
2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08618
🗺️ Walking from parking to the venue
Park in Lots 5, 6, or 7 (Metzger Garage area) and follow the path south along G Street to the Education Building. Forcina Garage (Lots 17 & 18) is closed.
Download full map (PDF)
Parking
Free permit parking in Lots 5, 6, and 7. A complimentary shuttle will run from the lots to the venue entrance.
Amtrak
Trains for Trenton and Princeton Junction depart from Penn Station (NYC) and 30th Street Station (Philadelphia).
NJ Transit rail
Rail service to Princeton Junction, Hamilton, and Trenton from New York City and the surrounding area. Hamilton station is a 10-minute drive from TCNJ.
Bus
The 601 bus provides service from the Trenton train station to TCNJ campus. Check the schedule for times.
Ready to join us?
Space is limited. Complimentary lunch and free parking included for all registered attendees.