GALLOWAY TWP. — Atlantic Cape Community College President Dr. Barbara Gaba received this year’s Our Roots Youth Leadership Award during the 26th Annual Roots Awards VIP Black Tie Reception ceremony at the Seaview Dolce Hotel in Galloway Township, NJ on Friday, August 22.
As part of the 26th Annual Atlantic County Puerto Rican Latin Music Festival, which highlights cultural images of Puerto Rico and Latin America while also strengthening bonds in our multicultural community, the Our Roots Youth Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Gaba for providing exceptional and outstanding services at Atlantic Cape to our youth from all over the country.
Dr. Gaba expresses her humble appreciation for being bestowed with this recognition.
“It is with deep gratitude that I am truly honored to be awarded this year’s Our Roots Youth Leadership Award. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Atlantic Cape takes great pride in hosting and supporting the Hispanic community on our campus, along with the diverse populations we serve across Atlantic and Cape May counties. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels they truly belong.
“This recognition represents our shared values of ensuring equity in education. We are proud to lead this College with the determination and commitment to our students and our community. This recognition reflects the incredible people that work at Atlantic Cape every day to ensure that our students are supported in every way.”
About Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 47 undergraduate degree programs, and 34 certificate and professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May County campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
