VP At Nutley Credit Union Earns Volunteerism Award

NUTLEY, NJ — A vice president at a Nutley-based credit union recently earned an award for “exceptional volunteerism.”

Proponent Federal Credit Union recently announced that Joe Graziano has received a Faye S. Mathewson Award for exceptional volunteerism from the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association (NJRPA).

Graziano received the award at the NJRPA’s 50th annual conference earlier this year.

According to his employer, Graziano was recognized for his decades of volunteer service, including his leadership in organizing “Wayne Day,” an annual community event in Wayne that brings thousands of people together for food, entertainment and family fun.

Graziano founded Wayne Day 33 years ago, and under his leadership, the event has grown from a modest gathering to one of the town’s most anticipated traditions.

In addition, Graziano serves as president of the Wayne Rotary Club and president of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce.

Graziano said that he is driven by the desire to “help others do well.”

When advising others on how to get involved in volunteer work, he suggested that they volunteer for an organization they care about and support it in a way that’s fun for them.

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