For Release: November 13, 2026

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented East Windsor Township Business Awards to three local businesses and organizations at a recent ceremony,  Sabinsa Corporation, Patel Brothers and JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks and Abrams Camps.

The Township business awards annually recognize businesses that have made special efforts to enhance the community, including for:  Business Beautification, recognizing businesses that enhance the appearance of their properties through landscaping, building improvements and other site enhancements; Community Service, honoring businesses and organizations for their contributions and service to the community; and Community Enhancement, recognizing businesses that provide added community value through job creation, unique products, services and other significant contributions.

Sabinsa, located at 20 Lake Drive, was represented by Sabinsa CEO Asha Ramesh.  Sabinsa Americas, is a research-oriented pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company founded in New Jersey in 1988 by the late Dr. Muhammed Majeed.  The company established its East Windsor corporate headquarters in 2010, opening a 33,800-square-foot facility providing expanded office, warehouse and research and development space, with approximately 60 employees locally.  Originally focused on generic pharmaceuticals, Sabinsa has evolved into an internationally recognized company specializing in scientifically researched Ayurvedic ingredients and natural health products.  Founder Dr. Majeed pioneered the development of standardized herbal extracts derived from India's traditional Ayurvedic plants, helping to establish a global market for these products.  Dr. Majeed, who recently passed away in 2024, was a distinguished researcher, scientist, entrepreneur and business leader who guided Sabinsa for 36 years, building the company into a leading multinational health and life sciences enterprise.

Patel Brothers, located in the East Windsor Village shopping center on Princeton Hightstown Road, was represented by store Manager Het Patel and partner Vishnu Patel.  Patel Brothers, founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1974, has grown into a successful national retail operation, opening its milestone 50th store in East Windsor in 2015.  The 22,300-square-foot East Windsor store offers a comprehensive selection of groceries, including specialty foods, spices, rice, beverages and other products imported from countries throughout the world.  Partnering with renowned food wholesaler Raja Foods, Patel Brothers provides residents and visitors with access to an extensive variety of international food products.  Located in the East Windsor Village shopping center, which also includes tenants as Target, T.J. Maxx and other major retailers, Patel Brothers has become an important regional shopping destination, attracting customers from throughout the area and contributing to the vitality of the Township's commercial corridor.  The grocery chain also has received national recognition, including inclusion in Saveur magazine's annual "Saveur 100" list.

JCC (Jewish Community Center) Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps, located on Cedarville Road, was represented by Ilyssa Thomas, Creative Director.  The organization was founded and serves as a longstanding community resource predicated on Jewish values, and provides recreational, educational and social experiences open to all children and families the Princeton, Mercer County and Lower Bucks County areas.  Established in 1960, Abrams Camps has maintained a commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can explore their interests, develop new skills and build lasting friendships.  In 2014, JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps relocated to its current East Windsor location, establishing a permanent and flourishing home on a scenic 10-acre campus on Cedarville Road, for the past ten years.  The relocation represented an important milestone for throughout the organization, which previously operated in Ewing and at various temporary locations following the closing of the Ewing Jewish Community Center in 2006.  Through its summer camp programs and commitment to youth development, Abrams Camps continues to enrich the lives of area children and families while contributing to the Township's community life. 

Mayor Mironov stated, "We are proud of the Township businesses and organizations being honored, which are outstanding corporate and community citizens and make meaningful contributions to the prosperity, productivity and quality of life of our community.  Each of these award recipients exemplifies, in different ways, the important role that our local businesses and organizations play in strengthening our Township, supporting our residents and contributing to the continued vitality of East Windsor."

Mayor Janice S. Mironov presents annual East Windsor Township Business Awards to honorees Sabinsa Corporation, Patel Brothers and JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps.

Pictured (from left to right) are: Vishnu Patel, Patel Brothers, Partner; Het Patel, Patel Brothers, Manager; Ilyssa Thomas, Creative Director, JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camps; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Asha Ramesh, CEO, Sabinsa Americas, and Madhu Subramanian, President, Global Business Expansion and Operations, Sabinsa Americas.