Rumson Students Honored By Local Congressman

RUMSON, NJ — Four students from Rumson have been named as the 2025 recipients of the Congressional Award from Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), Pallone’s office recently announced.

On Saturday, May 10, Pallone announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, alongside other spring awards.

Created by his predecessor (the late U.S. Rep. Jim Howard), the Congressional Award “recognizes the initiative, achievement, and volunteer services of young people.” The recipients include:

Bronze Congressional Award Recipients

• Brody Gray (Rumson)
• Nyla Martin (Rumson)
• Timothy McCooey (Rumson)

Silver Congressional Award Recipients

• Hunter Barrett (Rumson)
• Aditya Herekar (Edison)
• Mahi Mahitcha (Edison)
• Ethan Poon (Edison)

Gold Congressional Award Recipient

• Suhani Sengupta (Edison)

“The Congressional Award is given to individuals whose accomplishments and dedication to their communities exemplify the best qualities of the future,” Pallone said. “I’m proud to award this honor to this year’s recipients, and I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

At the award ceremony, Pallone also announced this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees, the winners of the 2025 6th Congressional District High School Arts Competition, the winners of the Congressional App Challenge and the winners of the 10th annual Poetry Showcase.

Students representing multiple local schools were honored at a reception at Middlesex College.

To see a full list of winners, you can visit Congressman Pallone’s website.