The East Hanover Italian American Club will be hosting the Morris County Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 8th.  Council President Frank DeMaio will be honored as 'Man of the Year'. East Hanover Middle School Principal Stacie Costello will be honored as 'Woman of the Year'.

The full list of nominees is as follows:

- Grand Marshal - Jack Ciattarelli - politician and business man
- Man of the Year - East Hanover Councilman Frank DeMaio
- Woman of the Year - Stacie Costello East Middle School Principal
- Entrepreneur of the Year - John Trezza Essex Morris Contractors
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Marc Macaluso - Superintendent of Public Works
- Italian Heritage Award - Carmine Davino - Former East Hanover Fire Chief