Burlington County Freeholder Felicia Hopson announced the 2019 winners of the Burlington County Annual Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards.
“Every year, it is such honor to recognize the outstanding women in Burlington County that contribute so much to our community through their selfless dedication to others, inspiring leadership and achievements,” said Freeholder Hopson. “Please join us in acknowledging this year’s outstanding award nominees for being incredible role models for all women in Burlington County.”
The winners have been chosen from several areas of exceptional service. In addition to the awards being presented, three local students will also receive scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. They will be honored at an awards reception on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at The Merion in Cinnaminson. The banquet provides a forum to explore and learn more about the often-unpublicized activities of the award recipients.
Dina Rocco, Esq., a Medford resident, has been an Attorney with the Burlington County Legal Department for over 14 years, and currently serves as First Assistant Solicitor. Before working for Burlington County, Dina worked in the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
Nearly three years ago, a female paralegal began in the Burlington County Legal Department and without hesitation Dina took the new employee under her wing and mentored the new employee. During this time, Dina was the only female in the office and knew mentoring another young female in a typically male dominated and office field was crucial.
Dina has also been instrumental in assisting the new County Solicitor, and proves her talents daily as Counsel to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Dina’s leadership skills are noticed by every client she counsels. She works tirelessly to advocate for the working woman through her work with the Burlington County Human Services Department. Over the course of her career, she has fought to maintain a senior legal services program, which offers free legal advice to seniors in Burlington County.
Outside of her work responsibilities, Dina always goes above and beyond volunteering at County-wide functions such as the Trunk or Treat event for children with special needs, planning of events for women in the community though the Women’s Advisory Council and volunteers raise funds for the Burlington County Animal Shelter.
Dina graduated from Villanova University then attended Widener Law School. Dina exemplifies what it means to be a hardworking mother in a professional world. She balances being a wife, a mother, an active member in St. Mary of the Lakes (her son’s school) events all while being one of the most proficient attorneys to represent Burlington County.
Tickets are $75 each to attend the event, or $675 per table of 10 and may be purchased by mailing a check or credit card via EventBrite.
For check, please make payments out to: Treasurer, County of Burlington and then mail to:
Christine Gonnelli
Women’s Advisory Council
c/o Burlington County Freeholder’s Office
P.O. Box 6000
Mount Holly, NJ 08060-6000
To pay by credit card, visit EventBrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outstanding-women-of-burlington-county-awards-tickets-60704884945
