Morris County Celebrates Women’s History Month

Board-Adopted Proclamation & Sixth Annual “Seeds of Change Award” Presented

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners celebrated Women’s History Month today during a public meeting in Morristown, where an official proclamation and the 2025 “Seeds of Change Award” were presented to influential women in the community.

Commissioner Director Tayfun Selen formally awarded a framed proclamation declaring March 2025 Women’s History Month to Donna Boyce, chairwoman of the Advisory Committee on Women. The board adopted the proclamation at its March 12 meeting.

“I am honored to present a proclamation for Women’s History Month and thank all the women in Morris County who commit themselves to volunteerism and service, while doing all the other things women do to make the world a better place. In Morris County, women are making a difference every day of the year -- not just one month out of the year,” said Director Selen.

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Donna Boyce presented the Morris County “2025 Seeds of Change Award” to Ginger Vukas of Randolph Township, in recognition of her volunteer work supporting veterans, scouting and other community initiatives.

A member of Soldiers’ Angels since 2003 -- a nonprofit that provides aid and resources to the military, veterans and their families -- Vukas has sent hundreds of care packages and letters to deployed soldiers, primarily women. She has served as a Scouting America merit badge counselor since 2011, mentoring young men and women pursuing the Eagle Scout rank, and held leadership roles in the former Twins and Triplet Mothers of Morris County.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she organized an online advocacy group focused on reopening long-term care facilities to visitors. The group contributed to the reopening of these facilities and continues to raise awareness about the impact of health issues on long-term care facilities.

Vukas currently serves on the Randolph Township Economic Development Committee, where she leads the Veterans’ Discount Program and assists with local business openings, including several women-owned businesses in 2024. Her volunteer efforts include fundraising and advocacy for Alzheimer’s NJ, Interfaith Food Pantry, and Relay for Life.

The ceremony was attended by Amy Archer, Morris County Division Director of Community and Behavioral Health Services, Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway, Deputy Mayor Mark Forstenhausler, Councilmembers Christine Carey, Lou Nisivoccia, and Denise Thornton, along with John Ragan, chairman of the Randolph Township Economic Development Committee, and members of Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) and the Advisory Committee on Women.

The “Seeds of Change Award” honors the memory of the late state Sen. Leanna Brown, recognizing women who support and uplift other women through leadership and volunteerism. This was the sixth “Seeds of Change Award” to be issued since 2018.