Annual Meeting & Environmental Awards

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When:

Thursday, June 13, 2019
Annual Meeting • 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Taste of The Bay • 7 – 9 p.m.

Where:

The Bay Center
100 Save The Bay Drive
Providence, R.I. 02905

Join us every June as we celebrate the past year’s accomplishments!

Our Annual Meeting is an opportunity for all Save The Bay members to gather and recount the accomplishments of the past year. It also serves as the perfect opportunity to recognize local environmental heroes for their individual accomplishments as we present our annual Environmental Awards.

The Environmental Awards, presented in six categories, recognize those making exceptional strides toward the betterment of Narragansett Bay and its watershed. Supported by public nomination, the awardees are devoted the their local, state, and environmental communities.

 
2017, Year In Review

Save The Bay’s Environmental Awards

Now through March 30, we are accepting nominations for our 2019 Environmental Achievement Award and the Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy. If you know someone who goes above and beyond for the local environment, or who is committed to the protection of Narragansett Bay, nominate them below!

The Environmental Achievement Award

The Environmental Achievement Award is presented annually to individuals, corporations or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the environmental protection of Narragansett Bay and its watershed.

Nominate Someone You Know!

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association was recognized in 2018 with Save The Bay's Environmental Achievement Award.
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association was recognized in 2018 for their efforts in championing every citizen’s right to access the Bay.
Winners:

The Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

The Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy is awarded annually to an individual who has displayed an extraordinary commitment to the environmental protection of Narragansett Bay and its watershed through advocacy, community leadership, and/or direct action. The winner receives a $1,000 cash award.

Nominate Someone You Know!

Barbara Rubine, shown here, was recognized in 2018 with Save The Bay's Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy
Barbara Rubine was recognized in 2018 with the Alison J. Walsh Award for Environmental Advocacy for her 20+ years of work championing Stillhouse Cove and the Upper Bay.
Winners:

Bay Educator of the Year

The Bay Educator of the Year award is presented annually by Save The Bay’s education team to a teacher, principal or other education leader who has demonstrated exemplary environmental leadership for his/her students.

Neil Marcaccio, shown here, was awarded Save The Bay's 2018 Bay Educator of the year for his dedication to connecting students with Narragansett Bay.
Neil Marcaccio, Save The Bay’s 2018 Bay Educator of the Year has been devoted to connecting his students with the Bay.
Winners:

Bay Student of the Year

Every year, our education team recognizes one student who stands out and above the rest in his/her growth, understanding and commitment to their role as a Narragansett Bay steward for the next generation.

The Mt. Hope High School Environmental Club was awarded Save The Bay's 2018 Students of the Year Award for their work removing plastic utensils in favor of metal ones in their school cafeteria.
The Mt. Hope High School Environmental Club was recognized in 2018 for their work eliminating use of plastic utensils in the school cafeteria.
Winners:

 

Volunteer of the Year

Our volunteer team annually recognizes one volunteer who has gone above and beyond all others in his/her selfless commitment to protecting and improving Narragansett Bay.

Save The Bay's 2018 Volunteers of the Year, Stacy Coutu and David Boulanger
Stacy and David were recognized in 2018 as Save The Bay’s Volunteers of the Year.
Winners:

Explore the Annual Meeting

Upcoming Events

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Oakland Beach Monday Morning Cleanups

Monday, May 20th at 9:00am
May
27

Salter Grove Cleanup

Monday, May 27th at 10:00am
May
30

Exploration Center & Aquarium Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, May 30th at 5:00pm
May
31

Colt State Park Cleanup

Friday, May 31st at 10:00am

*Please note:  Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry.  

From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). Head downhill on Thurbers Avenue to US Route 1A (Allens Avenue). Turn right onto Allens Ave. Continue southbound on Allens Ave. into Cranston, where Allens Ave. becomes Narragansett Blvd. Turn left onto Harborside Blvd. at the traffic light by the Shell gas station. Follow Harborside Blvd. through the Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus. At the end of Harborside Blvd., turn right onto Save The Bay Drive. Save The Bay Drive becomes a circular, one-way roadway as you approach the Bay Center. Parking is available in four guest lots after you pass the main building. Enter the building through the main entrance.

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