Annual Meeting & Environmental Awards

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When:

Thursday, June 11, 2020
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 to their local, state, and environmental communities.

In 2020, while we were unable to welcome members to an in-person Annual Meeting, we were pleased to welcome them to a remote Annual Meeting! Catch our pre-recorded video, below, to hear presentations from staff and board!
The 2020 Remote Annual Meeting

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.

Denise Poyer's tireless efforts for the Wood and Pawcatuck rivers earns her Save The Bay's 2019 Environmental Achievement Award.
Denise Poyer’s tireless efforts for the Wood and Pawcatuck rivers earned her Save The Bay’s 2019 Environmental Achievement Award.
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.

Frank Carini dedication to environmental journalism earned him Save The Bay's 2019 Alison J. Walsh Award for Environmental Advocacy.
Frank Carini’s dedication to environmental journalism earned him Save The Bay’s 2019 Alison J. Walsh Award for Environmental Advocacy.
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.

Anna Painter, a dedicated STEAM Teacher at Lincoln's Lower School, is Save The Bay's 2019 Bay Educator of the Year.
Anna Painter, a dedicated STEAM Teacher at Lincoln’s Lower School, is Save The Bay’s 2019 Bay Educator of the Year.
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 students in 360 High School's 2017-2018 BWET program demonstrated an exceeding commitment to civic action and environmental responsibility, earning them Save The Bay's 2019 Student of the Year award.
The students in 360 High School’s 2017-2018 BWET program demonstrated an exceptional commitment to civic action and environmental responsibility, earning them Save The Bay’s 2019 Student of the Year award.
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.

2019 Volunteers of the Year, Chen and Ferrante
2019 Volunteers of the Year, Chen and Ferrante
Winners:

Explore the Annual Meeting

Upcoming Events

May
20

Feeding Frenzy at the Aquarium

Thursday, May 20th at 5:00pm
Jun
17

Feeding Frenzy at the Aquarium

Thursday, June 17th at 5:00pm
Jul
15

Feeding Frenzy at the Aquarium

Thursday, July 15th at 5:00pm
Aug
19

Feeding Frenzy at the Aquarium

Thursday, August 19th at 5:00pm

*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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March 1, 2021

Dear Friends, Supporters and Community Members, 

At this time, Save The Bay’s facilities in Providence, Newport and Westerly remain closed to the public in response to COVID-19.

Save The Bay’s Seal Tours resume March 6, 2021, and we will hold outdoor public programs when Rhode Island’s COVID-19 state positivity rate is at or below 5%. In accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health travel guidelines, guests from states identified with a positivity rate of 5% or higher will not be able to join our programs. A complete list of our Seal Tour COVID-19 procedures and policies is available on our Seal Tour page. 

Save The Bay is offering limited volunteer and internship opportunities with new policies and procedures for the health and safety of all involved.

Our staff remains dedicated to working on our mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay from home. As always, we are accessible via email (listed on our website), or on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.