E-mail: info@unitedway.org | Phone: 860.493.6800
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.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Email Phil Blonski, Director of Corporate Engagement, to learn more: pblonski@unitedwayinc.org
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,
- East Coast Training Systems
- The Modern Woman Health and Wellness Center,
Company Making an ImpaCT:
- Mintz + Hoke
- Reynolds’ Subaru
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
BOB PATRICELLI
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
Cheshire Fitness Zone
Greater Hartford Gives
The Modern Woman Health and Wellness Center
Reynolds’ Subaru
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
