Peace Islands Institute's 5th Annual Award Ceremony was held on June 3, 2012 at Hilton Hasbrouck Heights. Over 200 guests and many dignitaries joined PII to applaud accomplishments of the honorees.

Peace Islands Awards 2012 Honorees

Diversity Appreciation Award: Assembly Speaker Hon. Sheila Oliver

Education Award: Asm. Patrick J. Diegnan, District 18

Community Service Award: Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Morris County

Media Award: Michael Aron, Chief Political Correspondent of NJTV

Peace and understanding Award: Wahy-ud Deen Shareef, Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Newark

Business Award: James R. Coyle, President of Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce

Asm. Gordon Johnson (District 34) hosted the event.