Top County Lawman Recognizes Atlantic City, NJ, Hospital President

Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds hosted their 2025 Awards Luncheon held on October 29, 2025 at the Carriage House in Galloway Township, New Jersey.

AtlantiCare President & CEO Michael Charlton Was Honored

It's an honor to accept this recognition on behalf of the more than 6,500 AtlantiCare team members, many of whom work alongside first responders and public safety partners in some of the most difficult moments people face," he said. "Our partnership with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is built on a shared commitment to protecting and strengthening our community. We are grateful for the trust we have built and for the ongoing collaboration that strengthens care and safety across Atlantic County, said Charlton.

Michael Charlton Received The Outstanding Community Partner of the Year Award On Behalf of AtlantiCare Health System

Charlton and AtlantiCare was selected for their public safety record with respect to its emergency rooms, psychiatric interventions, violence intervention programs, and more.

Very Relevant AtlantiCare Programs

Charlton and the hospital have partnered with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office with the following programs:

• Arrive Together and barricaded individuals initiatives.
• pairing behavioral health specialists with law enforcement.
• The ACLead and Opt for Help and Hope substance abuse diversion program(s).

Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds

Prosecutor William Reynolds hosted the event “as an opportunity to extend the agency's heartfelt appreciation to all law enforcement agencies, first responders, community partners, and families. Their support makes possible ACPO's mission, which is to provide professional leadership and guidance through the coordination of law enforcement resources to safeguard and protect the citizens by detection, arrest, prosecution and conviction of criminal offenders,” said Reynolds.

Several Other Deserving Award Winners

• Pastor Lou Strugala, Church by the Bay in Galloway Tosnship is the chaplain for Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police.
• Nicole Potenski of the Hamilton Township Police Department as Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year.
• Christopher D'Esposito of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office as Assistant Prosecutor of the Year.
• Eugene Soracco of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office as Detective of the Year.
• Kevin Brady of the Egg Harbor Township Police Department as Police Officer of the Year.

Full List of Nominees & Awards

2025 Community Partnership of the Year Award

AtlantiCare Health System

Rev. Lou Strugala

2025 Officer of the Year Award

JOSEPH KLEINOW - AC Sheriff Dept.

SCOTT SENDRICK - Atlantic City Police Dept.

PETER RAO - Brigantine Police Dept.

KEVIN BRADY (WINNER) - Egg Harbor Twp. Police Dept.

AMANDO PORRINI -Galloway Twp. Police Dept.

JEREMY FELCIANO - Galloway Twp. Police Dept.

STEPHEN BOYD - Hamilton Twp. Police Dept.

MATTHEW HEISER - Hammonton Police Dept.

RYAN MAZZEO - Margate Police Dept.

Dispatcher of the Year Award

NICOLE POTENSKI (WINNER) - Hamilton Twp. Police Dept.

WALTER BRYZ-GORNIA - Atlantic City Police Dept.

KEVIN CHAPMAN - Atlantic County Sheriff Dept.

JAMES CZERWINSKI - Hammonton Police Dept.

Assistant Prosecutor of the Year Award

CHRISTOPHER D'ESPOSITO (WINNER) - ACPO

ACPO Detective of the Year Award

JOSEPH MCVEY - ACPO

EUGENE SORACCO (WINNER) - ACPO

ED GALLANT - ACPO

KIMBERLY MCCOLLIGAN - ACPO

SOURCE: Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.