The CFO of the Year awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey’s economic growth and stability. Finalists were selected in seven categories: Public Company, Private Company with revenues over $50MM, Private Company with revenues up to $50MM, Nonprofit CFO – Small, Nonprofit CFO – Large, Best Turnaround Specialist and Best Growth Manager.

Jorge was nominated for this honor because of his leadership to spearheaded efforts across the agency. "He has helped Alternatives become a competitive business partner, and has played a major role in enabling the agency to provide our clients with the best possible services in the most cost effective manner possible, said Nancy Good, President of Alternatives, Inc. "Jorge’s professional ethics are beyond reproach and he is a caring and compassionate human being of the utmost integrity."

Finalists and winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges and were recognized during a breakfast awards ceremony on October 25, 2011 at The Palace in Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. The honorees will also be highlighted in a special supplement to NJBIZ on October 31, 2011.

Based in Raritan, Alternatives provides residential, employment, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and other special needs. For information on Alternatives, please call 908-685-1444 or visit www.alternativesinc.org. For more information about the NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards program please visit www.njbiz.com/events.