Join us on Thursday, May 8th at Centreville Bank Stadium for The Pawtucket Foundation’s 24th annual Awards Celebration!

This special evening will be an opportunity to reflect on the city of Pawtucket’s accomplishments in the past year and look ahead to a transformative 2025! The newly inaugurated, state-of-the-art stadium will serve as our setting to honor an illustrious class of award honorees – Sandra C. Cano (Development), Brett M. Johnson (Person of the Year), and Senator Jack F. Reed (Heritage) – for their outstanding contributions to Pawtucket’s vitality, prosperity, and quality of life.

The 2025 Awards Celebration will bring together business leaders, public officials, and community advocates for an inspiring night of recognition and celebration.

Premier Sponsors

LLB Architects
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Peyser Real Estate Group
Polisena Construction
Santander
Shri Studio, Service Corps and Bark
Strategic Retirement Partners
Tides Family Services
VHB
Wells Fargo

Advertising Sponsors

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Chatterton Insurance
Duffy & Sweeney
Horan Law

Leshinsky Finance, LLC
Narragansett Bay Commission
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

2025 Award Honorees

Heritage Award: Senator Jack F. Reed

The Heritage Award recognizes Senator Reed’s outstanding long-term commitment to the quality of economic and community life in the city of Pawtucket. Senator Reed’s contributions have been indispensable to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the vitality, rich heritage and culture of Pawtucket. His dedication to Pawtucket’s economic prosperity, connectivity, housing stability, historic preservation, and public safety has left an indelible mark on the city and has inspired others to take pride in our shared history.

Development Award: Sandra C. Cano

The Development Award recognizes Sandra Cano’s exceptional contributions to economic development in the city of Pawtucket. Sandra’s conviction around Pawtucket’s potential and exemplary leadership in both the public and private sector has significantly advanced economic growth and enriched the fabric of Pawtucket. Her historical record driving economic activity and championing small businesses has made a profound impact on the city, encouraging others to embrace our collective history.

Person of the Year: Brett M. Johnson

The Person of the Year Award celebrates Brett Johnson’s unwavering commitment to Rhode Island, with a particular emphasis on his contributions to the city of Pawtucket. Brett’s visionary leadership on the Tidewater Landing development has elevated the city’s ambitions, spearheading the transformation of a formerly industrialized area into a vibrant, sports-anchored waterfront district—a place where people will want to live, work, and enjoy life. His persistence and ability to bring this vision to life exemplifies the qualities of leadership, accountability, and creativity that this award seeks to honor.

Become A Sponsor!

Premier Sponsor – $5,000

Full-page Ad during the Awards Program: Full-page Color Ad size is 5” W x 8” H
Highlighted as Premier Sponsor in all promotional media
Company Logo prominently displayed on Pawtucket Foundation website
Table of 10

Signature Sponsor – $2,500

Half-page Ad during the Awards Program: 1/2-page color Ad size is – 5″ W x 3.75″ H
Highlighted as Signature Sponsor in all promotional media?
Company Logo on Pawtucket Foundation website
Table of 6

Supporting Sponsor – $1,500

Quarter – page Ad during the Awards Program: 1/4-page color Ad size is – 2.5″ W x 4″ H
Listed on Pawtucket Foundation website
4 General Admission Tickets

Advertising Package – $750

Quarter – page Ad during Awards Program: 1/4-page color Ad – 2.5″W x 4″H
Listed on Pawtucket Foundation website
1 General Admission Ticket

Individual Ticket – $200

Secure your sponsorship today!

Please contact Gaetan L. Kashala at [email protected] for more information.

2025 AWARDS CELEBRATION