
New England Council Names Pamela Everhart Top Honoree
The Dorchester resident and Fidelity Investments executive received the council's New Englander of the Year award at its 2026 annual celebration.
For readers in Boston, this page covers civic honors, professional achievement prizes, hall of fame inductions and recognition ceremonies. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it.

The Dorchester resident and Fidelity Investments executive received the council's New Englander of the Year award at its 2026 annual celebration.
November 3, 2026
Boston Marines Celebrate Corps Birthday at BallHundreds of Marines gathered at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center for the Boston Semper Fidelis Society's annual Birthday Ball.
October 30, 2026
New England Council Presents 2026 Legacy AwardsJeanne Shaheen and Ken Burns received the prestigious honors during the organization's annual celebration in Boston.
October 30, 2026
Old South Church Presents Open Door Award to Rev. OrthThe Boston church honored the minister for his long-standing commitment to inclusive love and ministry.
October 30, 2026
Spirit of Adventure Council Honors Thomas A. KershawThe inaugural entrepreneur award recognizes the Eagle Scout for his civic leadership and commitment to Scouting ideals.
October 28, 2026
Saint John Paul II Academy Honors Six TeachersThe institution recognizes educators for their commitment to academic excellence at a dinner event in Dorchester.
October 28, 2026
Longtime Boston News Anchor Jim Boyd Dies at 84The veteran WCVB journalist spent nearly four decades covering stories across the Boston area.
October 20, 2026
Boston to Honor Nine Employees at Shattuck AwardsThe city will recognize nine staff members for exceptional public service at an upcoming ceremony on October 21, 2026.
October 16, 2026
Boston Business Journal Names Anne Tangen Icon HonoreeThe BankFive CEO is one of 10 recipients chosen for the 2026 Icon Awards program.
October 9, 2026
Boston Senior Home Care Honored Two LeadersThe nonprofit recognized community figures at its annual Legacy of Leading Gala held this month.
October 3, 2026
Alpha Omega Council Celebrated 50 Years in BostonThe organization marked five decades of service with a gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.
Coverage takes in industry-specific prizes, civic medals for bravery, lifetime achievement recognition and ceremonies celebrating professional accomplishments. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify those being honored for their contributions. Recognition in this city frequently highlights institutional leaders and long-serving contributors to public life. Awards season events and major gala announcements are the most frequent drivers of this coverage throughout the year.