The Guidance Center will recognize and honor City of Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci at its seventh annual awards dinner which will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Merighi’s Savoy Inn in Vineland, NJ.
Mayor Fanucci will receive the prestigious 2022 Mental Health Distinguished Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to and service in the greater Vineland/Cumberland County area. In addition to his support for mental health initiatives, he will be recognized and thanked for his dedicated work supporting education, law enforcement, first responders and veterans. The Guidance Center will also recognize Mayor Fanucci’s contribution to environmentally sustainable economic development while maintaining our community’s agricultural heritage.
A lifelong resident of Vineland, Mayor Fanucci owns and operates A.R. Fanucci Insurance and Real Estate, Inc. He has served as mayor of the City of Vineland for six years. He previously served as City Council President and is a former member of the Vineland Board of Education.
Mayor Fanucci’s dedication to improving community mental health includes passionate support for first responders and law enforcement who often find themselves engaged in critical and dangerous incidents caused by someone in mental health crisis. At the same time, Mayor Fanucci has committed himself and the resources of the City to finding solutions to homelessness, which often has mental illness and co-occurring addiction as its root causes.
“The Guidance Center is proud to honor Mayor Anthony Fanucci for his work, both personal and professional, to improve the diverse communities that make up Vineland and surrounding areas in Cumberland County,” says Ed Bowman, president of The Guidance Center. “We are privileged to recognize Mayor Anthony Fanucci as this year’s Distinguished Community Leader,” continues Bowman. “We thank him for many years of important work and leadership that
have made a positive impact on the lives of so many people and assisted with the success of countless businesses in our area. Please join us as we recognize and thank Mayor Fanucci for his outstanding service and meaningful contributions to our community.”
For information or to make reservations to recognize Mayor Anthony Fanucci at the awards event, please contact Taylor Hagee at (856) 825-6810, Ext. 232, or e-mail thagee@ccgcnj.org.