WCAC's 3rd Annual Resiliency Awards will recognize people striving to make every day better for the lives of those in our community, and celebrate the wonderful legacy of heroes who have helped support WCAC’s work in moving individuals and families out of poverty and towards economic mobility.

Honorees to include:

2024 Sargeant Shriver Trailblazer Award - Gladys Rodriguez-Parker, Congressman James McGovern's Office

Steven M. Desmarais Champion for Kids - Steven Desmarais (posthumously)

Iggy Strong Award, Providing Youth Opportunities - Stacie Brimmage, Regional Environmental Council

Energy Equity Champions - Ken Martinetty, Martinetty General Contracting; Justin Gervais, EJT Siding, Co.; Michael Welch, Universal Home Improvements

Action Hero Award(s) - Dominique Lee, RCAP Solutions; United Way of Central MA; Easter Seals Massachusetts; Center for Living & Working; MA EdCO; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central MA & Metrowest

Special thanks to our 2024 presenting sponsor National Grid. Additional supporting sponsors include Webster Five, Mutual of America, UMass Chan Medical, Cinch IT, Mass General Brigham, Country Bank, Polar Beverages, Fidelity Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Bowditch & Dewey, and LPA Architects.

Additional corporate sponsorships available by contacting Ellen Ganley - EGanley@wcac.net

2024 WCAC Resiliency Awards