Wednesday, April 26, 2017 5:00 PM
Pawtucket Armory Arts Center
172 Exchange St.,
Pawtucket, RI
Held each spring, the annual Awards Celebration is a unique opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to Pawtucket. The recipients embody civic leadership and entrepreneurship representative of the Pawtucket Foundation’s core values: collaboration, vision, sustainability, quality of place and excellence.
Over the years, the Celebration has grown to become Pawtucket’s premier business event, with over 400 business, nonprofit and government leaders in attendance annually. In addition to honoring the awards recipients, the Pawtucket Foundation makes use of the opportunity to celebrate organizational accomplishments and showcase upcoming projects.
To inquire about tickets or sponsorship information, email Christine Sullivan or call 401-725-4400.
2017 Honorees:
Honorees to be recognized at Annual Awards Celebration, April 26, 2017
Honorees will be recognized at the the Awards Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. Raffle tickets to win either a Collette Shades of Ireland or Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights tour are now available, priced at $50 per ticket, and winner need not be present at Awards Celebration to win. Awards Celebration sponsorships are available.
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HERITAGE AWARD
Dennis Kelly Bristol County
Savings Bank
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HERITAGE AWARD Patrick Murray Bristol County Savings Bank |
SPECIAL DISTINCTION Lori Urso Slater Mill |
PERSON OF THE YEAR Michael Baker Pet Food Experts |
Heritage Award: Dennis Kelly & Patrick Murray, Bristol County Savings Bank
The Heritage Award recognizes an outstanding long-term commitment to the City of Pawtucket and its residents. Dennis Kelly and Patrick Murray have demonstrated Bristol County Savings Bank’s long-term commitment of excellent service and investing in Pawtucket for many years.
Special Distinction: Lori Urso, Slater Mill
The Special Distinction Award honors outstanding contributions in a particular aspect of the community. Lori Urso, executive director of Slater Mill, has been a true leader in helping to revitalize downtown Pawtucket. Her leadership, creativity and stimulating programming showcase the history and uniqueness of this Pawtucket landmark.
Person of the Year: Michael Baker, Pet Food Experts
The Person of the Year Award recognizes a person who significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of economic and community life in Pawtucket. While Michael Baker may be new to Pawtucket, he has demonstrated that he’s there for the long haul. He has made a major investment in downtown Pawtucket, bringing new jobs to the city, and he inspires his team at Pet Food Experts to be more involved.
Awards Celebration Tickets
Gold Ticket: $250
Includes 1 event ticket, complimentary raffle ticket & short message to honoree(s) in program & video
Blue Ticket: $175
includes 1 event ticket
Purchase tickets online on this page above at the top right, or contact [email protected] or call 401-725-4400 to purchase tickets.
Grand Prize Raffle
Winner’s Choice of either 7-Day Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights or 10-Day Shades of Ireland Tour by Collette
Raffle tickets are now available for purchase to win either a Collette Shades of Ireland (10 days0 or Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights (7 days) tour are now available. Raffle tickets are $50 per ticket; winner need not be present at Awards Celebration drawing to win. Airfare not included.
To purchase raffle tickets, email [email protected] or call 401-725-4400.
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights Tour 7-Day Tour for 2
“Nature’s Wonderland”
Shades of Ireland 10-Day Tour for 2
Experience the Magic of the Emerald Isle
The Pawtucket Foundation 14th Awards Celebration will celebrate three honorees who will be awarded for their contributions to the community.