Join us for our annual Fall Gala! Buy tickets at: CleanOceanAction.org/gala

This autumn SEAson, celebrate the gifts of the ocean and those who defend it! Enjoy live music by The Haven, the famous Lusty Lobster Raw Bar, a sumptuous dinner buffet, 3-hour open bar, and a silent auction, as we honor true-blue ocean heroes. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities open June 30. Call COA at 732-872-0111. Reservations open July 15 and are LIMITED.

Save the Date:

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Place: The Riverhouse, Rumson Country Club (163 Rumson Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760) 

Time: 5:30 - 9:30 PM 

Honoring True-Blue Ocean Stewards:

Community Leadership & Empowerment Award

Christopher D. Maher

Chief Executive Officer, OceanFirst Bank

Chairman, OceanFirst Foundation

Next Generation Outstanding Leadership Award

Joey Garofalo

Owner, Beacon Events

Legacy Partner in Leadership & Learning Award

Marine Academy of Science & Technology (MAST) Administration, Faculty, & Students