ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Nov. 7, 2025 — Tropicana Atlantic City and the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall were the big winners of the HEROtini Mocktail Challenge at the award night held Thursday, October 30 at Harbor Pines Golf Club. With a total gift of $10,247 Tropicana won the Chairman’s Award as the top casino entry … Read more
Ocean City, N.J. – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers held its 25th Anniversary HERO Walk on Sunday, October 19 on the Ocean City Boardwalk. More than 350 supporters and victim families participated in the event, which raised $46,000 for the non-profit campaign and its mission to prevent drunk driving by promoting … Read more
Woodstown, N.J. – In ceremonies held here last Tuesday, state transportation officials and police departments throughout South Jersey paid tribute to Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township on the 25th anniversary of his death, and the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers he inspired. Officers from 24 police departments stood at attention by their … Read more
Pomona, N.J., May 1, 2025 — The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign is proud to announce Nastasya “Annie” Boyko of Manalapan, N.J. has been named the 2025 Stockton University HERO of the Year for her service as an outstanding designated driver for her fellow students. A second-year science major, Boyko is also a vice president … Read more
The Windjammer’s Kathy Ryan Hoover and the Elliotts celebrate her victory in the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge award night festivities held October 29 at Harbor Pines Golf Club Egg Harbor Township, NJ– The Windjammer Café and Grille in Somers Point was named the winner of the 2024 HEROtini Mocktail Challenge in competition held Tuesday evening … Read more
The NJ State Police Mounted Unit lead this year’s HERO Walk October 20 in Ocean City Ocean City, N.J. – More than 300 supporters and families of DUI victims gathered on the Ocean City Boardwalk Sunday, October 20 for the 13th annual HERO Walk. The event raised more than $40,000 for the John R. Elliott … Read more
Annapolis, MD – In a ceremony held August 31 at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Annapolis Police Department unveiled its new HERO Campaign Patrol Car to prevent drunk and impaired driving in memory of Navy Ensign John Elliott of Egg Harbor Township, a 2000 Academy graduate killed by a drunken driver. At the dedication ceremony, … Read more
Cape May, N.J. – In a ceremony held Saturday, July 6 prior to the city’s annual Independence Day Parade, the police department unveiled its new HERO Patrol Car to prevent drunk and impaired driving. The Chevrolet Tahoe is wrapped with the message “Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver” and the blue and yellow emblem … Read more
In a ceremony that spotlighted dedication and advocacy for safe driving, Colin Wojciechowski, a dedicated junior from Marlton, New Jersey, clinched the title of 2024 HERO of the Year at Stockton University. The prestigious accolade, granted by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers, was announced during an event held at the campus … Read more
‘Rolling Billboard’ Encourages Use of Designated Drivers Hammonton, NJ (April 19, 2024) – The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers has partnered with the Hammonton Police Department to unveil a new HERO patrol vehicle to promote the use of safe and sober designated drivers in time for the busy summer tourism season. The … Read more
