32nd Annual NJTL of Trenton Gala

NJTL of Trenton's 32nd Annual Gala will be held Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This exciting famliy friendly event will feature a tennis exhibition, activities for children, live and silent auction, buffet, open bar, dessert! 

EVENT SCHEDULE & LOCATION

• Address: Mercer County Tennis Center, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
• 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Tennis Exhibition with tennis legend Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Ashe Elite Students
• 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm  Cocktail Hour + VIP Meet & Greet with Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
• 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm Dinner and Honoree Award Presentation

NJTL of Trenton creates opportunities for success by enriching the lives of under-resourced youth through innovative tennis, education, mentoring programs and college and technical school scholarships. 

2026 GALA HONOREES

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 service. Most recently, he has served as Chief Commercial Officer at LTN, a media technology company that helps major media companies create, customize, and deliver content globally. At LTN McGuirk leads the company's sales, business development, and customer-facing technology organizations.

     Bryan McGuirk is a respected media and satellite industry executive whose career has spanned more than three decades of innovation, leadership, and service.  Most recently, he has served as 

Chief Commercial Officer at LTN, a media technology company that helps major media companies create, customize, and deliver content globally. At LTN McGuirk leads the company's sales, business development, and customer-facing technology organizations.

     Previously, Bryan held senior leadership roles at Globecomm, Vivisat, and SES Americom, helping pioneer advances in satellite communications and media distribution 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.
     Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bryan has been deeply committed to giving back. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International.  Today, Bryan actively volunteers and supports the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) and the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) program in Trenton.

SPECIAL GUEST ARANTXA SANCHEZ -VICARIO

• 4-time Major Singles Champion
  • Roland Garros '89, '94, '98; US Open '94
• Winner of 6 Major Doubles Titles
• Winner of 4 Major Mixed Titles
• 102 Career Titles
• World No. 1 in Singles and Doubles
• 4-time Olympic Medalist
• 5-time Fed Cup Champion (Now known as Billie Jean King Cup)
• International Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee 2007

Proceeds from this signature event directly benefit our Trenton-area kids.  With this support, we can continue to create opportunities for success through our programming, designed to prepare student-athletes for college admission and career placement.

 Long standing supporters Albert Stark and Ginny Mason will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. Julia Benedict is serving as Event Chairperson. The success of this event keeps NJTLT moving forward.

SPONSORSHIP

We are so grateful for our sponsors whose generosity and involvement help us further our mission. Together, we are helping make a difference in the lives of so many youth. NJTL of Trenton is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Tax I.D. #52-1260470