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Isaiah Thom as Award

FOR DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE

IN EVERY COMMUNITY THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO first postmaster and first honorary judge. Isaiah Thomas
UNSELFISHLY DEVOTE THEIR TIME AND ENERGIES dedicated much of his life to improving his city and his
TO THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS. They do this without country as Worcester’s “first great citizen.”
expecting reward or acknowledgment, only hoping that
their efforts may help to build a better community and Such personal sacrifices and accomplishments
greater opportunities for all residents. Isaiah Thomas merit sincere recognition. The Isaiah Thomas Award
was a man of many firsts, he established Worcester’s provides an opportunity for our community to express
first newspaper and its first bank, he was Worcester’s appreciation for “distinguished community service.”

2024 RECIPIENT
J. Christopher Collins
Chris is dedicated to Worcester, contributing countless
hours to his community service, guiding non-profits, and
Worcester, toward a brighter future. His profound impact
can be felt by thousands of individuals throughout the
Central Massachusetts community.

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS BRONZE LEVEL
SPONSORS
Country Bank Consigli Mercantile Center
Mirick O'Connell Fidelity Bank PENTA Legacy Fund Cornerstone Bank
College of the Holy Cross Rockland Trust Greater Worcester Fallon Health
Bowditch & Dewey AbbVie Community Foundation Notre Dame Academy
Nativity School of Worcester The Collins Family Fontaine Brothers
UMass Memorial Health Maryellen & Michael F. Collins Coghlin Companies IN-KIND SPONSORS
UniBank Lisa & Neil McDonough Bartholomew and Company, American Antiquarian Society
The Hanover Insurance The George F. & Sybil H. Inc. John Gusha
Group Fuller Foundation The Kenary Family PENTA Communications, Inc.
Fletcher Tilton John J. Spillane Telegram & Gazette
Attorneys at law Worcester Business Journal

ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mark Fuller Patty Eppinger Paul Matthews
George W. Tetler Paul Kelly Eric Kneeland
Katie Crockett Abraham W. Haddad

ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD SELECTION COMMITTEE
Warner Fletcher | 2017 ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD RECIPIENT
Patricia Eppinger | 2016 ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD CO-RECIPIENT
Michael D. Sleeper | 2015 ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD RECIPIENT
Mark W. Fuller | 2014 ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD RECIPIENT
Abraham W. Haddad | 2013 ISAIAH THOMAS AWARD RECIPIENT