The conference conveyed recognition awards to FBI director James Comey and to the Department of Homeland Security. Accepting them were Andrew McCabe, the FBI’s deputy director, and Elaine Duke, Homeland Security’s deputy secretary.
The Jewish Federations of New Jersey also presented an award to NJ State Police Superintendent, Colonel Rick Fuentes, in appreciation for the State Police's partnership in keeping the Jewish community safe and secure. Jacob Toporek, Executive Director of the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations, stated: "The rapid and efficient deployment of State Police to JCCs during a recent rash of bomb threats significantly lessened the anxiety felt by members of the JCCs and Jews throughout the state."