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NJTL of Trenton's 32nd Annual Gala
Sunday, September 27, 2026 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Mercer County Tennis Center & The Boathouse at Mercer Lake
Celebrating 51 Years of Changing Lives
Join us on Sunday, September 27, for NJTL of Trenton's 32nd Annual Gala, an inspiring celebration of the students, supporters, and community partners who make our mission possible.
We're thrilled to welcome professional tennis star Donald Young Jr. as our special guest. Young is a former World No. 1 junior, former ATP Top 40 player (career-high No. 38), and three-time Grand Slam finalist.
The day begins with an exciting on-court exhibition featuring Donald Young alongside NJTL of Trenton students and sponsors for an unforgettable showcase of drills, rallies, and match play.
The celebration continues in the afternoon as we honor outstanding supporters and recognize the achievements of our students. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, awards presentations, and exciting auction opportunities—all while supporting NJTL of Trenton's mission to empower youth through tennis, education, and life skills.
Gala Schedule
LOCATIONS:
Mercer County Indoor Tennis Center, 1638 Old Trenton Road West Windsor, NJ 08550
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 S Post Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
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1:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Tennis Exhibition and Matchplay
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2:45 pm – 3:45 pm – Cocktail Hour + VIP Meet & Greet with Donald Young Jr.
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3:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Dinner and Honoree Award Presentation
For more than 51 years, NJTL of Trenton has helped young people build brighter futures through a unique combination of tennis, education, mentoring, and life-skills development. Through programs such as ACE (Academic Creative Engagement), Ashe Elite training, STEM learning initiatives, and year-round youth development opportunities, NJTLT serves hundreds of students throughout the greater Trenton region each year.
Your participation in the Annual Gala directly supports these life-changing programs and helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed both on and off the court. Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available by clicking the Registration button above. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors whose generosity and commitment make this event possible and help us further our mission. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of young people throughout our community.
NJTL of Trenton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID #52-1260470.
2026 Tennis Celebrity Guest
Donald Young Jr. is an American professional tennis and pickleball player and former Top 40 ATP singles and doubles player.
Young reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 38 and doubles ranking of No. 40. His career highlights include reaching the fourth round of the US Open in 2011 and 2015, the 2017 French Open doubles final, and the 2024 US Open mixed doubles final.
A former World No. 1 junior, Young won the 2005 Australian Open Junior Championship at age 15, becoming the youngest male to reach the No. 1 junior world ranking.
He also captured the Junior Wimbledon title. Young represented the United States as a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and Davis Cup Team.
Donald Young Jr.
2026 Honorees
Albert Stark
Stark & Stark
Stark & Stark has been a moving force at NJTL of Trenton for the past 17 years. Founded in 1933, Stark & Stark has grown from a local, family-run practice into one of the oldest and most respected full-service law firms in New Jersey. Now headquartered in Hamilton, with additional officers spanning Pennsylvania and New York, the firm boasts a dedicated staff of over 100 attorneys and 200 legal professionals across more than 30 practice areas. Throughout its storied 90-plus year history Stark and Stark has combined the personalized attention of a boutique firm with the robust resources of a regional powerhouse serving both corporate entities and individuals. The firm handles everything from complex business transactions and litigation, personal injury, family law, employment law, real estate, estate planning, and trust litigation. Yet, what truly defines Stark and Stark is an unwavering commitment to community progress. The firm's advocacy extends far beyond the courtroom. Actively supporting over 120 regional organizations, guided by core values of integrity, professional excellence, and civic responsibility. Stark and Stark is proud to support NJTL of Trenton, a champion of local youth, equity, and civic empowerment.
Bryan McGuirk - Chief Commercial Officer @ LTN | Digital Media
Bryan McGuirk is a respected media and satellite industry executive whose career has spanned more than three decades of innovation, leadership, and industry advancement. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at LTN, a media technology company that helps major media companies create, customize, and deliver content globally. At LTN, he leads the company’s sales, business development, and customer-facing technology organizations.
Previously, Bryan held senior leadership roles at Globecomm, Vivisat, and SES Americom, where he helped advance satellite communications and media distribution solutions while working with many of the world’s leading media companies. Earlier in his career, he held executive business
development positions with Liberty Media, NBC, and Turner Broadcasting in the United States and Asia-Pacific.
A lifelong tennis player, Bryan enjoys sharing his passion for the sport with his family. He and his wife, Jenny, have two children, William and Grace, who are also avid tennis players.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bryan has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International and continues to volunteer and support organizations including the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) program in Trenton and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP).
Presenting Sponsors
Ellen & Albert Stark
Premier Sponsors
Ginny Mason
Sheryl & Joseph Punia
Innovator Sponsors
Benefactor Sponsors
Whyte Family Foundation
Diamond Sponsors
Deborah Bailey
Clare & Bill Bohnett
Ken Chiang
Beth & Marty Deitchman
Geisel Family Fund
Shara & Gary Hofing
Anonymous Grant from PACF
Princeton Brain, Spine, and Sports Medicine
Judy & Ed Stier
Gold Sponsors
Kalyan Anumula
Amy & Paul Decker
Don Elefson
Joan & John Hall
Elizabeth Pitcairn
Muriel & Bill Primm
Dina Lewisohn Shaw & Rodney Rickman
Nancy & Will Robins
Janet & Jack Wolinetz
Silver Sponsors
J. Robert Bratman
Patti & Eliot Daley
Fulton Bank
Joyce & Don Hofmann
Danny Hughes
Norman Klath
The Kochmann Family
Carol Mann
Dianne Newman
Lori Ordover
Betsy Rendall
Bronze Sponsors
Carol Anderson & Stephen Lin
Joan Bartl & Walter McRae
Eric and Chaitra Baum
Debbie Bisno
Susan & Matthew Blank
Natalya Johnson
Reba Orszag
Evan Lide
Jenny & Bryan McGuirk
MCS Group
Kim O'Neil
Robin and Jeffrey Persky
Ron Rose
Lesley & Ross Wishnick
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Wong
Brian Zack
In-Kind Sponsors
Event Chair
*Julia Benedict
Honorary Co-Chairpersons
*Ginny Mason
Joe Punia
Board Chairman
*Andrew Lieu