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Mimi Goldman Positive Achievement Award

Mimi Goldman

Mimi Goldman, who was pivotal in the development of the Council for the Head-Injured Community (CHIC), passed away in 1997. She was the first person with a brain injury to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. Mimi served as a role model for the brain injury community, sharing her talents and experiences on numerous committees and events, and always with a characteristic smile.

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey established the Miriam (Mimi) Goldman Positive Achievement Award in the spring of 1997 to commemorate Mimi Goldman. This award is presented each year to an individual with a brain injury to honor his or her accomplishments.

2011 Recipient

David Mariconda

Following his acquired brain injury, David's unflappable spirit carried him to brain injury support group meetings, the Council for the Head Injury Community (CHIC) meetings, and the Alliance's Mentor Program. His contagious enthusiasm led members of CHIC to letter writing campaigns to legislators about the needs of individuals with acquired brain injuries. He initiated research to raise more awareness about the Social Security Disability system and the appeals process. As Chairperson of CHIC David advocated for teleconference accessibility to increase CHIC membership, allowing many individuals with transportation challenges the opportunity to participate in meetings. His goal to help CHIC become financially self-sufficient would provide opportunities for social interaction for individuals with brain injury that are so often lacking for many. David is a regular attendee of Brain Injury Awareness Day in Trenton, and has participated in the Partners in Policymaking training program.

Past Recipients

  • 2010 - Frank Smith
  • 2009 - Joseph Caminiti
  • 2008 - Jane Concato
  • 2007 – Edwin Rivas
  • 2006 – Katrina Majeski & David Showalter
  • 2005 – Steve Benvenisti, Esq.
  • 2004 – William Snook, Jr.
  • 2003 – Patrick Giannetti
  • 2002 – Marilyn Gelman
  • 2001 – Bob Aaronson
  • 2000 – Herb Kinnard
  • 1999 – Michael J. Sherman
  • 1998 – Kathryn Phillips
  • 1997 – Michael Greenwald

Make a Nomination

If you know someone deserving, who fits the characteristics for one of our Annual Awards, the Mimi Goldman Award, Trooper Scales Award or Jill Schulman Community Pillar Award please nominate him or her. The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is happy to accept nominations at any time of the year.

Nominations for the Mimi Goldman, Trooper Scales Awards and Jill Schulman Community Pillar Award should be received by April 1, as these awards are presented at our Annual Seminar in May. Nominations for each of our Annual Awards should be received by September 1, as these awards are presented at our Annual Meeting in October.

To make a nomination, complete the Online Award Nomination Form, or print and complete our Nomination Form and mail or fax it to the Alliance. Please complete one form per nomination.