Media Contributor
Michael Cudemo graduated Shawnee High School in Medford, NJ in 1974, earning varsity letters in football and track.
His interest and desire for a career in sports journalism led him to Glassboro State College, graduating in 1978 with a degree in Journalism/Communications.
Michael’s career in print media included Sports Reporter positions with the Bridgeton Evening News and the Vineland Daily Journal and Sports Editor, Copy Editor and Columnist for the Daily Journal. At the Journal, he was responsible for planning, design, content and coverage of local, regional and national sports events. His Sports Section was twice voted “Best In The State” by the New Jersey Press Association.
In 1993, Michael ventured into the non-profit corporate service industry, utilizing his knowledge of multimedia relations as the Vice President of Planning for Gateway Community Action Partnership. For the next 30 years, he developed and implemented nationally recognized programs, wrote federal and state funded grants and managed the Agency’s communications functions, contributing to the Agency’s tremendous growth.
Also a community volunteer, Michael served as an officer and director for numerous professional and civic organizations, particularly and proudly as an eight-term President of the Bridgeton Lions Club, and as current Board Chairman and 10-year member of the Cumberland County 4-H Advisory Board.
Now retired, Michael and his wife, Ellen, reside in Hopewell Township.
The All Sports Museum and Hall of Fame of Southern New Jersey proudly inducts Michael Cudemo on this date, September 24, 2024.