The NRCC Proudly Accepts Partner of the Year Award at 30th Annual PRAHD Gala

ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) accepted the "Partner of the Year" Award at the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development's (PRAHD) 30^th Annual Roberto Clemente Gala on Friday evening.

The gala held at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, honored leaders and organizations throughout the community who support PRAHD and their mission in reinforcing programs aimed at helping local youth.

PRAHD is a non-profit organization that specializes in assisting disadvantaged youth in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. PRAHD offers various programs that re-directs youth into positive lifestyle habits that helps them achieve their goals. For two years, the NRCC has partnered with PRAHD while supporting their mission.

Accepting the Partner of the Year Award was John Ballantyne, who is the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the NRCC. As Ballantyne accepted the award, he gave his remarks on the importance of the remaining active in the community as it relates to disadvantaged youth.

"Being chosen to receive the Partner of the Year Award is a high honor and the NRCC couldn't be more proud in working with the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development", said Ballantyne. "We find great importance in ensuring that today's youth has the tools necessary to yield positive outcomes in life." 

Other honorable awards presented Friday evening included the Outstanding Business Leader Award, Goodwill Ambassador Award and the Corporate Excellence Award. As the gala concluded, other community leaders also gave their remarks on their accepted award.

About the NRCC:

The Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC) represents thousands of hard working men and women throughout the states of Delaware and New Jersey, plus regions in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania, making it one of the largest trade unions on the East Coast. The NRCC equips professional craftsmen with the skills that are demanded in today's construction industry. Its regional structure ensures that the organization can work cooperatively with contractors and maintain the superior quality of workmanship that contractors have come to expect from union carpenters. For more information about the NRCC, go to: http://www.northeastcarpenters.org

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SOURCE Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC)

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