Peace Islands Institute New Jersey
Signature Events
The gatherings that define our year. Each one has its own history, its honorees and its community, and each page collects the photos, videos and stories from every edition.
Since 2011 · Full archive
Public Safety Appreciation Dinner
An annual evening of thanks for New Jersey’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, federal agents and prosecutors. Every year’s honorees, speakers, photos and videos.
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Since 2020
Annual Peace Festival
Our community celebration for the International Day of Peace, which grew out of the Pedal for Peace Bike & Walk.
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Since 2010
Art & Essay Contest
New Jersey middle and high school students explore empathy and understanding through art and writing.
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