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FOX61 and United Way ImpaCT Awards

October 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Hartford Marriott Downtown

FOX61 and United Way are joining forces to recognize and honor individuals, groups and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and/or education in Connecticut. This event aims to raise awareness and resources to benefit the well-being of children, adults and families in the communities where we live and work.

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Congratulations to the Finalists:

Unsung Hero Award: 

  • Jon Paul Rivera,
    CT Beds
  • Soncerae “Missy” Cipriano,
    Southington Bread for Life
  • Trish Hesslein,
    Healing Meals, Make a Wish CT and Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford

Impactful Woman Award: 

  • Cassandra Reyes,
    CJR      
  • Jenn T. Grace,
    Publish Your Purpose
  • Sana Cotten,
    Unashamed, Inc.     

Impactful Emerging Leader Award: 

  • Ryan L Cook,
    Caregiver     
  • Sam Tapper,
    Camp Courant
  • Taylor Cicciarella,
    Ellington High School Student

Impactful Educator: 

  • Catherine Pamelard,
    Boundless Literacy     
  • Christopher Wisniewski,
    Berlin High School
  • Mike Festi,
    Eli Terry Elementary School

Impactful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: 

  • Connecticut Teacher Residency Program   
  • Curtis Rodriguez-Porter,
    Capital Region Education Council
  • She Leads Justice

Community Organization Making an ImpaCT: 

  • Miracle 8 Foundation
  • Plate it Forward
  • New Horizons Village

Small Business Making an ImpaCT: 

  • Cheshire Fitness Zone,
    Craig Goldstein, Founder       
  • East Coast Training Systems
  • The Modern Woman Health and Wellness Center,
    Jeff Gonzalez, CEO

Company Making an ImpaCT: 

  • Recovery 12 Solutions
  • Mintz and Hoke
  • Reynolds’ Subaru
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