PHRC Hosts 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with Mayor’s Office

Please join Mayor Elorza and the Providence Human Relations Commission in celebrating Dr. King’s powerful legacy, by highlighting the work of Providence civic leaders who embody his mission.

When: Thursday, January 30, 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall
  • Refreshments will be served
  • This event is free and open to the public

Download and Print the Invitation

For more information, please contact Deputy Chief of Staff Theresa M. Agonia at 401-421-2489 (CITY) or tagonia@providenceri.gov.

Past Honorees:

2019
Shawndell Burney-Speaks
Laura Rodriguez
Anthony Roberson

2018
Pilar McCloud
Mary C Jones
Hon. Philip Addison Jr.

2017
Rob Deblois
Muraina Morris Akinfolarin
James Vincent

2016
DeWayne Hackney
Valerie Tutson
Phyllis H. Evans

2015
Barbara Thurman
Eugenia Marks
Kobi Dennis

2014
Bill Bateman
David Hector Sr.
Joseph P Buchanan

2013
John “Johnny” Britto
Dr. Wayne J. Montague Sr.

2012
Hon. Miguel C Luna
William Billy Taylor
Leo F. DiMaio

2011
Sister Ann Keefe SSJ
Hon. Balbina Young

2010
Teny O. Gross
Clifford O Montiero
O. Rogeriee Thompson

2009
M. Charles Bakst
Michael Van Leesten
Chace Baptista

2008
Julius C. Michaelson
Joseph Newsome

2007
Malcolm Farmer III
Rev. Raymond E Gibson, PhD.

2006
Horace Craig & The Reverend E. Naomi Craig
Frederick Lippitt
Frank Graham

2005
Roosevelt Benton
Nancy Gewirtz

2004
Robert Bailey IV
William G McLoughlin