Awards From The Foundation

Giving The Gift Of Music To Children


The Foundation’s charitable work began with a music award for graduating students at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School—Ramona’s alma mater. As we’ve grown, so has our mission. With the support of our generous community, we’ve expanded our efforts to include band camp scholarships, group performance opportunities, music therapy, continuing education scholarships, and instrument donations to school music programs. Through it all, we remain committed to inspiring confidence and bringing the gift of music to children.

2025 RGM Award Recipients

Alejandro Castano, Levittown

Jefferson Ascensio, Brentwood

Jadin Karbownik, Deer Park

Jeremiah Watts, North Babylon

Mykeile Moore, Copiague

Brian Chancon, Copiague

Xander Jordan, Kings Park

Samantha Harold, LIHSA

Jolene Cao, Smithtown East

Nita Lleshaj, Smithtown West

Paige Del Colle, Sachem North

Brandon Rivas, Sachem East

Marissa Latasso, Connetquot

Marissa Latasso, Rock N Roll U

Zach Gilbert, Rock N Roll U

Norbin Lemus, Hempstead

Aiden Dearborn, South Huntington