The Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, announces its 12th Biennial Purple Aster Charity Ball. The event honors outstanding Italian Americans in New Jersey for their contributions to community service, charitable endeavors, successful business practices and dedication to creating a positive image of italians in America. This year’s celebration will honor three outstanding Italian Americans with the Golden Lion Award: Kathleen Greatrex, M.D. Chair Emeritus Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for Lourdes Health System, Vicent Maione, Region President of Atlantic City Electric, and Michael J. Renna, President and Chief Executive Officer of South Jersey Industries.

The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Proceeds from the ball will support the Foundation’s philanthropic activities.

For more information, call 856-663-5800, email grandlodge@njsonsofitaly.com or visit www.njsonsofitaly.com