Long Valley residents, John and Joanne Harrington, to Receive “Making a Difference Award”

Mendham, NJ, September 3, 2025 – The Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) Board is proud to announce that John and Joanne Harrington of Harrington & Sons Construction will receive the Making a Difference Award at TCSF’s 44th Annual Awards Dinner on November 4, 2025, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. This signature fundraising event supports scholarships for financially disadvantaged students in northern New Jersey, enabling them to attend safe, high-quality independent schools.

John and Joanne Harrington share more than a last name—they share a life’s work rooted in service, generosity, and community engagement. Both graduates of Bayley Ellard Catholic High School, they have dedicated decades to championing education and giving back to others.

Joanne, originally from Florham Park, NJ, earned her degree from Moravian College and taught in the Livingston School District for ten years. After moving to Long Valley to raise their two children, she continued to shape young minds as a school aide, Sunday school teacher, and Girl Scout troop leader, while also volunteering with the Long Valley Food Pantry. She remains a committed supporter of Villa Walsh Academy, her daughter’s alma mater.

John, a Chester, NJ native, is the President of Harrington Construction, a role he has held since 2005. His leadership extends far beyond his business—he has served on the parish council at St. Luke’s Church in Long Valley, on the board of Somerset Hills Bank, the Board of Regents at Delbarton School, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department board. A committed civic leader, he is also an honorary member of both the Chester Fire Department and Chester Police.

Together, the Harringtons have supported a wide range of charitable causes, including The Pilar Group, Eva’s Village, the Sisters of Christian Charity, the YMCA of New Jersey, and NJ State Police. Their philanthropic work has touched countless lives, and they have consistently modeled values of compassion, responsibility, and service for their children, Patrick and Nicole, and their community.

“We are humbled to receive the Making a Difference Award from Tri-County Scholarship Fund,” said the Harringtons. “We believe that education is one of the greatest gifts you can give, and we are proud to support Tri-County’s mission to open doors of opportunity for young people across New Jersey.”

“Joanne and John are shining examples of what it means to lead with purpose,” said Prudence Pigott, President of Tri-County Scholarship Fund. “Through their generosity, dedication to education, and service to others, they truly embody the spirit of our Making a Difference Award.”

The 44th Annual Awards Dinner will also recognize:

• Hall of Fame Award: Mike Goldman, President and Chief Operating Officer, NFP, an Aon company
• Leadership Award: Jocelyn Grahame, Office Managing Partner, New Jersey at McKinsey & Company

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.