Dear NPDF Member & Supporter:
You are cordially invited to celebrate the National Police Defense Foundation’s 2023 Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6 PM at Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, N.Y. 11414. The NPDF Executive Board is honored to announce the following distinguished honorees well deserving of recognition.
2023 DISTINGUISHED HONOREES
| Person of the Year |  | Mick McHale, National President National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) | Bio | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |  | Special Agent in Charge Ricky Patel U.S. Department of Homeland Investigations, Newark Office | Bio | |
| Distinguished Member Award |  | Dr. Robert Ghalili, NPDF Surgeon | Bio | |
| Businessperson of the Year |  | Joni Capobianco, CEO, AMG Demolition | Bio | |
| Media in Excellence Award |  | The Blue Magazine/Moment of Silence | Bio | |
| Valor Award |  | Agent Jacob Albarado, US Border Patrol | Bio | |
Our annual awards dinner helps fund the NPDF and its many charitable endeavors. The proceeds to benefit the NPDF, charitable endeavors and program services that include “Operation Kids” and the “Safe Cop” programs.
The NPDF annual awards dinner is our major fundraiser, therefore, please support our efforts. The ticket cost is $135 and includes the famous “Russo’s on the Bay” enhanced cocktail hour, open bar, full course dinner and entertainment.
ORDER TICKETS EARLY!! It is expected that tickets will set out rather quickly. There will be no tickets sold at the door, nor reservations taken without advanced payment. It’s simple, tickets can be purchased by calling 732-617-2330 or by using the Ticket Form below.
Fraternally yours,
Donate to the 2023 Annual Awards Dinner
If you are unable to attend the diner, you can support the NPDF and its Program Services by donating. Click the Donate below to make an online donation. Donations can also be made by downloading the Donation Form.
Support the 2023 Annual Awards Dinner with an advertisement in the Dinner Journal
If you are unable to attend, you can show your support to the National Police Defense Foundation and our honorees by taking an advertisement in our journal or by making a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Visit the 2023 Annual Awards Dinner Journal Advertisement page to submit an online order for an advertisement in the Dinner Journal. Or you can download the Dinner Journal Advertisement form.
2023 NPDF's Annual Awards Corporate Event Sponsors
- H.A.L.E.A
- Randy Jarzyna, CFP® FIDELITY Wealth Management
- Detroit Police Officers Association
- L.E.A.D
- AECOM Tishman
- The Anthony Pope Law Firm
- Italian Charities of America