THE 2020 RICANNE HADRIAN AWARD RECIPIENT:
Francisco Ramos, NewVue Communities -
Originally from Mexico, Francisco came to the United States in 1983 and has lived here since then. Francisco has been a Community Organizer for more than thirty years and has organized both in Illinois and in Massachusetts. He joined NewVue Communities in 2018 and immediately engaged the organization in training several hundred leaders to be a force for change through the Community Stewards program. In 2018 the program graduated 10 residents and since that time has graduated Organizing Stewards, Neighborhood Stewards, Art Stewards, Financial Stewards, Health Stewards, Junior Stewards, and Education Stewards. In 2019, 71 leaders graduated from the program and so far in 2020, 115 stewards completed six trainings. This work has been transformative for NewVue Communities, for Fitchburg, and for the region. Francisco has a bachelor’s degree of Science in Business Administration and has almost completed a master’s degree of Arts in Theological Studies. He has three children, is married and lives in Clinton, Massachusetts.
THE 2020 RISING STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Sarah Jenness, Fenway CDC -
Sarah grew up in Lynn, MA and moved to the Fenway neighborhood of Boston in 2015, while she was working at Simmons College and getting her master's degree in public policy. After completing her master's in 2017, Sarah joined the Fenway CDC Organizing Committee, which was a great way to meet her neighbors and support more affordable housing in the neighborhood. Sarah joined the Fenway CDC board in spring of 2019 and this summer proposed a new committee, the Racial and Housing Justice Committee in an effort to ensure that racial justice is explicitly centered in Fenway CDC’s work. Sarah is a recognized face in the neighborhood. She has become a community leader for many in the Fenway because of her ability to make her neighbors in the Fenway feel heard and seen. Her unique willingness "to go to bat" for anyone, regardless of issue or challenge, makes her a true rising star in the Fenway. Sarah currently works as a Senior Program Manager at JFF (Jobs for the Future), a national non-profit organization focused on ensuring equitable opportunities for economic advancement through education and workforce development. Joining the Fenway CDC has furthered Sarah's understanding of the interconnected nature of social justice issues and she is grateful to see the positive impact the Fenway CDC has on the community and local politics.
JaVonica Latson, Quincy Geneva New Vision CDC -
Even though JaVonica is a part-time Resident Service Coordinator at Quincy Geneva New Vision CDC she has taken on a leadership role. During the pandemic she helped to feed over 400 residents and put together a presentation on the RAFT application process for new employees. She works hard to show residents that she is a stepping stool to help them get up the rest of the ladder by themselves. JaVonica's spark for community and civic engagement began when she volunteered throughout high school at Goodwill's Thanksgiving and Christmas Celebrations to feed the homeless and disabled. While attending Manhattanville College she volunteered in the weekly Midnight Run Program, feeding the homeless in New York City. Javonica was born and raised in Boston and is a proud Dorchester resident. She considers her 2-year-old daughter her greatest accomplishment and works to set an example for her by showing respect and love for others regardless of their differences.
Will Monson, Homeowners' Rehab, Inc. -
Will joined HRI as a Project Manager in July 2017 as part of the 2017-19 Kuehn Fellowship program. While at HRI, he has helped with several projects in Cambridge: the rehabilitation and financing of Auburn Park (60 units), the financing of Concord Highlands (98 units, new construction), and the financing and rehabilitation of 808 Memorial Drive (300 units.) This very complicated project included mixed-income units, 38,000 SF of commercial space, a 265 car garage, a condominium structure for various uses, tenant involement in land ownership, ground lease and subleases, LIHPRHA, new Section 8, old Section 8, bond financing ($75 million), LIHTC equity ($35 million). Will grasped it all and worked well with all parties. He has a Masters in City Planning from MIT, and was involved in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Affordable Housing Development Competition, both as a participant in 2016 and a student coordinator in 2017. He also plays saxophone in a band of urban planners. We agree with his nominator: “This guy is no flash in the pan.
MEMBER AWARDS
The Ricanne Hadrian Award:
This award is for a CDC project manager or organizer who meaningfully engages local residents in building economically and racially just communities.
Ricanne Hadrian was MACDC's Deputy Director for housing and community reinvestment until her death in October 1996. She also designed the community organizing initiative, RHICO, name in her honor.
2020 |
Francisco Ramos |
NewVue Communities |
2019 |
Giovanny Valencia |
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation |
2017 |
Manlio Mendez |
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing |
2018 |
Spencer Buchholz |
Lawrence CommunityWorks |
2017 |
Manlio Mendez |
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing |
2016 |
Richard Giordano |
Fenway CDC |
2015 |
Katie Provencher |
Urban Edge |
2014 | Marcia Thornhill | Nuestra Comunidad |
2013 | Angela Kelly | Madison Park DC |
2012 | Sarah Horsley | Fenway CDC |
2011 | Kyle Robidoux | JPNDC |
2010 | Dan Gelbtuch | DBEDC |
2009 | Nelson Butten | LCW |
2008 | Paul Hernandez | Oak Hill CDC |
2007 | Juan Gonzalez | ABCDC |
2006 | Lindolfo Carballo | CBA |
2005 | Allison Moronta | JPNDC |
2004 | Meridith Levy | Somerville CC |
2003 | Elizabeth Palma Diaz | ABCDC |
2002 | Alma Couverthie Liz Gutierrez |
LCW LCW |
2001 | Jethro Heiko | Fenway CDC |
2000 | Donald Bianchi | Hilltown CDC |
1999 | Teodora Duarte | DBEDC |
1998 | Lizbeth Heyer | JPNDC |
1997 | Stacey Chacker Sothea Chiemruom |
NOAH CBA |
The Richard Smith Award:
MACDC presents this award to a CDC staff person or board member who exemplifies outstanding commitment, leadership and achievement on behalf of the statewide movement.
Richard Smith was the Executive Director of the Fitchburg CDC. He worked tirelessly on behalf of his organization and his community. MACDC has presented this award in his memory since 1992.
2015 | Jeanne Pinado | Madison Park Development Corporation |
2014 | Amy Shapiro | Franklin County CDC |
2013 | Steve Teasdale | Main South CDC |
2012 | Gordon Gottsche | Just-A-Start |
2011 | Gail Latimore | Codman Square NDC |
2010 | Mossik Hacobian | Urban Edge |
2009 | Danny LeBlanc | Somerville CC |
2008 | Susan Rutherford | Quaboag Valley CDC |
2007 | David Kielson | Hilltown CDC |
2006 | Richard Thal Fran Volkmann |
JPNDC Valley CDC |
2005 | John Waite | Franklin County CDC |
2004 | James Hoffman | Mission Hill NHS |
2003 | Jeanne DuBois Suzanne Buglione |
DBEDC Oak Hill CDC |
2002 | Gwen Pelletier | Lower Cape Cod CDC |
2001 | Joanne Campbell | Valley CDC |
2000 | Louann Harvey | CDC of So. Berkshire |
1999 | Robert Van Meter Mary Lou Petit |
ABCDC Lower Cape Cod CDC |
1998 | James Holderby | Twin Cities CDC |
1997 | Barbara Burnham Angel Bermudez |
Fenway CDC CBA |
The Rising Star Award:
This award is presented to Executive Directors, staff or board members that are 40 years old or younger who have demonstrated their potential, outstanding innovation, leadership and achievement in community development.
2020 | Sarah Jenness JaVonica Latson Will Monson |
Fenway CDC Quincy Geneva New Vision CDC Homeowners' Rehab, Inc. |
2019 | Ellie Gilmore Jeena Hah Katherine Martinez Seva Tower |
Worcester Common Ground Asian CDC Lena Park CDC Hilltown CDC |
2017 | Gregg Desmarais Sharon Fosbury Lorena Salazar |
Revitalize CDC The Neighborhood Developers Lawrence CommunityWorks |
2016 | Dariela Maga Rafael Medina Robert Torres David Valecillos |
Allston Brighton CDC Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción Urban Edge North Shore CDC |
2015 | Andrea Aldana Charise Canales Rachana Crowley Jason Desrosier Lisette Le |
Community Development Partnership Worcester Common Ground Valley CDC Allston-Brighton CDC Viet-AID |
2014 | Alia Abubakar Shannon Erb Sigute "Siggy" Meilus Madeline Mendoza Rosario Ubiera-Minaya |
Urban Edge Somerville CC Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern MA Twin Cities CDC North Shore CDC |
2013 | Janelle Chan Mashael Majid Mark Matel My Nguyen Melinda Vega Aspasia Xypolia |
Asian CDC Somerville CC Nuestra CDC Valley CDC Jamaica Plain CDC Viet-AID |
2012 | Jackie Giordano Timothy Doherty Iola Key Michelle Miser Robert Corley Spencer Bucholz |
North Shore CDC Asian CDC Fenway CDC Allston Brighton CDC South Shore NHS Lawrence CommunityWorks |
2011 | Kristin Anderson Thais DeMarco Jackie Flores My Lam Patricia Mallios Anne Schweitzer |
North Shore CDC Somerville CC JPNDC Viet-Aid Oak Hill CDC WATCH CDC |
2010 | Mickey Northcutt Courtney Koslow Maddie Ribble Kevin Johnson Quynh Dang Melissa "Casey" Starr |
Northshore CDC Somerville CC JPNDC Madison Park DC Viet-Aid Main South CDC |
2009 | Erica Schwartz Karla Torrez Katie Provencher David Thibault-Munoz Jennica Huff |
WATCH CDC JPNDC Urban Edge Twin Cities CDC Valley CDC |
2008 | Emily Loomis JoAnna Ain Luz Colon Alex Zhang Evelyn Hilaire |
Chelsea NDC Housing Corp. of Arlington Madison Park DC Asian CDC ACT |
2007 | Dychell Reeves Anabelle Rondon Katie Anthony Marissa Guananja Jeremy Liu |
Dorchester Bay CDC ACT Somerville CDC Chelsea CDC Asian CDC |
2006 | Heather Knopsnyder Franklin Miller Tamar Kotelchuck Moira Noonan Ana Luna |
Allston Brighton CDC Dorchester Bay EDC Lawrence CommunityWorks Lower Cape Cod CDC ACT |
PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR AWARDS
Excellence in Community Development:
MACDC presents the Excellence in Community Development Award to an individual or agency from the public sector that has provided exceptional support and leadership for the community development movement in Massachusetts.
2017 | Chrystal Kornegay Baystate Health |
MA Dept. of Housing and Community Development |
2015 | State Representative Sarah Peake & State Representative Stephen Kulik | |
2014 | Aaron Gornstein | Undersecretary for Housing and Community Development, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development |
2013 | Mayor Kimberly Driscoll Mayor Lisa Wong |
City of Salem City of Fitchburg |
2012 | Governor Deval Patrick | |
2011 | Mayor Thomas M. Menino Attorney General Martha Coakley |
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2010 | Senator Sue Tucker City Counselor Barbara G. Haller |
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2009 | Massachusetts Housing Partnership | |
2008 | Tina Brooks | Massachusett's Undersecretary for Housing and Community Development |
2007 | Kenneth Wade | NeighborWorks America |
2006 | State Rep. Torrisi | |
2005 | State Rep. Bosley | |
2004 | State Senator Jack Hart State Rep. Michael Rodrigues |
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2003 | State Senator Harriett Chandler State Rep. Kevin Honan |
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2002 | Mayor Mary Clare Higgins | City of Northampton |
2001 | State Rep. Kevin Fitzgerald | |
2000 | U.S. Congressman Barney Frank | |
1999 | State Senator Diane Wilkerson | |
1998 | U.S. Congressman John Olver State Senator Stanley Rosenberg |
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1997 | U.S. Senator John Kerry Patricia Canavan |
City of Boston |
The Jeffrey Graham Award:
This award is presented to a person or organization from the private sector that has provided exceptional support and leadership for the community development movement in Massachusetts.
Jeffrey Graham was a community reinvestment officer who demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting CDCs and their communities. In 2002, MACDC named this award in Jeffrey's memory.
2015 | Clark University | |
2014 | Ezra Glenn | MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning |
2013 | Michael Durkin | The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley |
2012 | Paul Grogan | The Boston Foundation |
2011 | The Home Funders | |
2010 | Harbor One Credit Union | |
2009 | Ann Lisi | Greater Worcester Community Foundation |
2008 | Mazonson Insurance | |
2007 | Margaret Harrison | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. |
2006 | Joe Flatley | Mass Housing Investment Corp. |
2005 | Pam Jones | LISC |
2004 | Cambridge Savings Bank | |
2003 | Mathew Thal | LISC |
2002 | Gene Clerkin | Mass Housing Investment Corp. |
2001 | Greenfield Savings Bank The Life Initiative |
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2000 | Surdna Foundation Felicity Hardee Esq., |
Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP |
1999 | CEDAC Citizens Bank |
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1998 | Boston Community Capital | |
1997 | Sister Annette McDermott, SSJ | Springfield Catholic Archdiocese |