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Jean Gavigan, Chair, Kent Center Board of Directors; John Warren, Chairman & CEO, The Washington Trust Company; Sandra
L. Coletta, President & CEO, Kent Hospital; Maria Rodrigues, Store Manager, T.J. Maxx; David Robida, Store Manager, T.J. Maxx; and David Lauterbach, President & CEO, The Kent Center. |
Christina Bevilacqua, Mary Ann Bevilacqua, Dr. Joseph Bevilacqua, and David Lauterbach |
The Kent Center held its 5th Annual Awards Breakfast on October 6th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
With 200 guests in attendance, the Center honored Dr. Joseph J. Bevilacqua, Kent Hospital,
T.J. Maxx and John Warren, Chairman & CEO of the Washington Trust Company. OUR HONOREES
The Kent Center was proud to honor the following individuals and organizations.
Our honorees have contributed to improving the quality of life for people
who struggle with behavioral health challenges and have demonstrated
great commitment to our Rhode Island Community.
Outstanding Leadership Award
Dr. Joseph J. Bevilacqua Dr. Joseph Bevilacqua began his mental health career in the United States army as a social work officer working in psychiatric
hospitals and mental health clinics. He continued in the reserves after active duty and retired from the Army with the rank of
Colonel. Dr. Bevilacqua went on to become widely respected nationally as a dean of public mental health administrators having
spent 21 consecutive years as State Commissioner of MH Services in RI, Virginia and South Carolina. He served two terms as President of the Nat'l Assoc. of State Mental Health Program Directors.
Read MoreCommunity Partner Awards
(co-recipients)
Kent Hospital
The Kent Center presented its first Community Partner Award to Kent Hospital for their commitment to the health and well-being
of all members of our community, and the long-standing relationship with the Kent Center.
Read MoreT.J. Maxx
The Kent Center presented a second Community Partnership Award to T.J. Maxx of Warwick. T.J. Maxx is a very strong
community partner, demonstrated by their support of Hillsgrove House and the employment of people with mental illnesses. T.J.
Maxx and their staff understand the importance of employment in the lives of people with mental illnesses, and realize that it is a
vital ingredient for regaining self-esteem and the ability to lead independent and productive lives.
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Eleanor Briggs Award
John Warren, Chairman & CEO
The Washington Trust Company
The Center's final award is named in honor of Eleanor Briggs, a longstanding Kent Center volunteer who passed away just a
couple years ago, who shared our mission of improving the quality of life in our community. It's given to an individual who
upholds the ideals of volunteerism and community service. The Kent Center was pleased to present this year's Eleanor Briggs Award to John Warren.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jeffrey Sparr
The Kent Center was pleased to have Mr. Jeffrey Sparr, a successful businessman, a talented artist and the founder of
PeaceLove Studios in Pawtucket, as this year's keynote speaker. Mr. Sparr spoke about the power of the arts in the lives of
people with mental illness. He has relayed his story of finding peace of mind through the arts with audiences throughout Rhode
Island, as well as through the Discovery Health Channel and Rhode Island National Public Radio. The Kent Center was honored to have Mr. Sparr share this most compelling and inspiring story with our breakfast guests.
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OUR SPONSORS
Very special thanks to our event sponsors
The Bentley FoundationTreatment Solutions Network United Behavioral Health
Coastway Community BankFJS Associates
Abbott Properties
Arrest-A-Pest
Bank of America
Gerry Charbonneau, AFLAC Representative
Claflin Company
North East Insurance Planning Inc.
Rhode Island Council of Community Mental Health Organizations, Inc. |
