2007 Spirit Awards Honorees:
The recipients of this year's Spirit Awards represent the cast and crew of the sexual assault and domestic violence movements.
Each awardee has proven that the future is indeed ours to change. View the award presentations by clicking on the icons below.
Spirit Award for Community Leadership
Delta Dental of Massachusetts
Spirit Award for Activism
Diane Coffey
M. Patricia Cronin Spirit Award for Activism in Public Policy
Nancy Scannell and Jan Rose
Spirit Award for Activism
Tina Nieves
HOW FAR HAVE WE COME?
NOT FAR ENOUGH....
In 2006, 16 women, 9 men and 3 children were murdered in domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts.
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by the age of 18.
JDI's member organizations provide lifesaving services to more than 45,000 people each year.
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First Lady of the Commonwealth Diane Patrick and HAWC Board member John F. Soares helped us honor this year's awardees. Patrick shared her own personal story as a victim of domestic violence, and Soares spoke about the murder of his sister Annette by her boyfriend. Through a surprise video from Congressman Barney Frank, many in the audience learned for the first time of his loss when his niece was murdered by her husband. The room was captivated by their eloquence and clarity as advocates against violence. The reception was jam-packed with friends and supporters from all across Massachusetts. Stacey Lucchino came with Angela Menino, First Lady of Boston. Senator Joan Menard, Senator Walter Timilty, Representative Peter Koutoujian, Representative Frank Smizik, former State Representative Carol Donovan and others showed their support. Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Boston Police Lt. Superintendent Margot Hill, District Attorney Dan Conley and District Attorney Gerry Leone demonstrated support from the law enforcement community. Former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph C. Martin, II stopped by to congratulate his former employee Diane Coffey on her award. Friends, family and colleagues of each awardee cheered as the awards were given.
Click here to see the full photo gallery from the Gala. |
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We are grateful for the support from this year’s four leadership sponsors and all the event sponsors, table hosts and individuals who contributed so generously. Special thanks also to 451 Marketing for the incredible design of the event collaterals and to Stage One Productions for their creative strategic thinking and event production services.
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Committee Members
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