Mike Goldman, Essex Fells Resident, Philanthropist and Accomplished Executive, to Receive Award

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Mike Goldman, Essex Fells Resident, Philanthropist and Accomplished Executive, to Receive Tri-County Scholarship Fund Hall of Fame Award at 44th Annual Awards Dinner

Mendham, NJ, August 13, 2025– The Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) Board is pleased to announce its 44th Annual Awards Dinner, to be held on November 4, 2025, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. This is TCSF’s largest fundraising event, supporting scholarships for financially disadvantaged students in northern New Jersey to attend safe, quality, independent schools.

This year, Mike Goldman, President and Chief Operating Officer of NFP, an Aon company, will receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. In his role at NFP, Goldman directs strategic initiatives that empower NFP to grow within a global operating structure, ensuring the company delivers an expansive suite of solutions to clients. Since joining NFP in 2001, he has held a variety of roles, including leading the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) division and spearheading the creation of NFP’s insurtech/fintech venture investment fund. Before joining NFP, Goldman worked in the M&A department at the prominent law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.

“I am a strong believer in the power of education and how it can change lives in meaningful and positive ways,” said Goldman. “Being able to support TCSF’s mission and expand access to quality educational opportunities for young people who don’t have optimal learning environments continues to be very fulfilling for me. I am grateful for this honor and look forward to continuing to elevate knowledge and spark the curiosity essential to success through my work with TCSF.”

Goldman is committed to philanthropy, also serving on the board of Project Sunshine, an organization that provides essential support, through play and creative activities, to children facing medical challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law. Mike Goldman resides in Essex Fells with his wife, Carolyn, and three daughters, Bridget, Merritt, and Lindsey.

"We are thrilled to recognize Mike Goldman with the Hall of Fame Award for his exceptional leadership and commitment to educational opportunity" said Prudence Pigott, President of Tri-County Scholarship Fund. “His professional achievements and community involvement serve as an inspiration to our scholarship students and embody the values we strive to promote."

The event will also recognize:

Making a Difference Award: John and Joanne Harrington of Harrington & Sons Construction

Leadership Award: Jocelyn Grahame, Office Managing Partner, New Jersey, McKinsey & Company

Join Us for an Inspiring Evening

Tri-County Scholarship Fund’s 44th Annual Awards Dinner will bring together over 800 guests and scholarship recipients, featuring honoree tributes and moving stories from students whose lives have been transformed through the power of education.

For more information or to purchase event sponsorships and tickets please visit www.tcsfund.org/2025gala or call Tri-County at 973-984-9600.

About Tri-County Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1981, Tri-County Scholarship Fund addresses educational inequities by providing partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged Kindergarten – 12th grade New Jersey students. The organization partners with accredited, independent elementary and secondary schools to offer students safe, values-based educational opportunities that foster academic and personal growth. Tri-County's scholarships ensure that deserving students can achieve their full potential. In the past 44 years TCSF has awarded over 39,000 scholarships, totaling more than $41 million, enabling students to attend safe, quality, values-based K-12th grade schools that allow students to achieve a 100% high school graduation rate and go on to college and productive careers.

Contact Information:

Tri-County Scholarship Fund

Phone: 973-984-9600

Email: info@tcsfund.org

Website: www.tcsfund.org