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North Brunswick honors three Women of Influence, unveils student prevention banners
Summary
At its March 23 meeting the township recognized Diane Greing Rice, Carla Pupart and Giovana Meansen with the Women of Influence awards, and students unveiled Municipal Alliance banners to be installed at the middle and high school as part of a substance-use-prevention program.
North Brunswick Township recognized three local leaders on March 23 as the 2026 Women of Influence and unveiled student-designed prevention banners for the municipal alliance program.
The ceremony began with Tangi Cobb and Principal Michael Neller introducing the revived Women of Influence award. Diane Greing Rice, owner and director of the School of the Arts Dance Education Center, was honored for more than three decades of work in arts education and community leadership; Rice thanked alumni and family and described the studio as a "safe, welcoming environment" that built students’ confidence. Eleanor Monoy presented an award to Carla Pupart for her volunteer leadership with Girl Scouts and band support, and officials recognized Giovana Meansen for decades of service leading Project Le and summer-camp and child-care initiatives.
The Municipal Alliance committee — with students from the middle and high schools — also unveiled two banners designed during a conference series for eighth and 11th graders; one banner will hang at the middle school and one at the high school. Committee members and participating principals were acknowledged by name during the unveiling.
Why it matters: The awards and banner project highlight longstanding community volunteerism and local prevention programs connecting schools and township services. Officials said the awards will be displayed on a plaque at the high-school entrance and that the banner initiative has run for about 15 years.
On the record: Principal Michael Neller and committee members described the program model used to pair eighth and 11th graders during a multi-session conference that culminates in a banner competition. Parks and recreation staff and municipal alliance members acknowledged student work and community partners.
Next steps: Organizers asked recipients, committee members, and students to come forward for a group photo; the plaques and banners will be installed at the schools as described.
