The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that it has named state Assemblyman Antwan McClellan as the 2021 Citizen of the Year.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Chamber’s dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Flanders Hotel.
McClellan, an Ocean City resident, was sworn into the New Jersey General Assembly in January 2020. He serves on the Assembly Appropriations, Homeland Security and State Preparedness, Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committees.
He is also a member of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, where he spearheaded the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
He has worked to bring South Jersey together by creating Cumberland-Cape United, a group of pastors and community leaders dedicated to encouraging and guiding children.
Additionally, he spearheaded the “Take Your Best Shot” program, which is helping Black Americans get vaccinated through church community groups.
McClellan currently serves as the confidential assistant, personnel director and public information officer in the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department. In this role, he has dedicated his time to ensuring the families of Cape May County are safe and protected.
Working with the Sheriff’s Association, Chiefs Association and Prosecutor’s Office, he has formed a task force to discuss the efficiencies needed in Civil Service and how to increase minority communities participating in the Civil Service tests.
Prior to being elected as an Assemblyman, McClellan served on the Ocean City Council and Ocean City School Board. He has also served as a volunteer basketball coach and coach for the Field of Dreams program in South Jersey.
For dinner reservations, $55 per person, or to congratulate Assemblyman McClellan in the 2021 program book, please call the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce office at (609) 399-1412 or email info@oceancitychamber.com.
