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2025 Leaders and Achievers Awards Program

Celebrate Excellence at Aldrich Mansion – An Evening to Remember

Join us on August 21st at the magnificent Aldrich Mansion for a spectacular celebration honoring the distinguished achievements of PBN’s Leaders & Achievers honorees—an inspiring group featured in a special report debuting July 22nd.

Set against the backdrop of one of Rhode Island’s most iconic estates, this cocktail-style reception offers a perfect blend of sophistication, connection, and celebration. Enjoy an evening filled with:

  • Open Bar – Raise a glass with a curated selection of premium cocktails and beverages
  • Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Delight in an elegant assortment of gourmet bites
  • Food Stations – Explore a variety of culinary creations crafted to impress
  • Networking Opportunities – Engage with honorees, industry leaders, and distinguished guests

Be part of a night that celebrates impact, innovation, and the individuals shaping the future of our community.

Reserve your tickets today and experience an evening of unforgettable moments.

 

The 2025 Leaders & Achievers honorees are (in alphabetical order):

  • Michael Andrade, The Arc of Bristol County CEO and president
  • Dawn Apajee, City Personnel founder and president
  • Ken Burnett, Centerville Bank senior vice president and commercial team leader
  • David M. Chenevert, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association executive director
  • Jason Costa, Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and president
  • Rosemary A. Costigan, Community College of Rhode Island president
  • Carla DeStefano, Stop Wasting Abandoned Property Inc. executive director
  • Caroline Dillon, The Village Common of Rhode Island executive director
  • Stephen Dolinich, RISE Group Inc. manager of talent acquisition
  • Paul V. Fontaine, Providence College senior associate vice president and chief information officer
  • Kerri Furtado, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau director of national accounts
  • Henry Johnson, New England Institute of Technology business management department chair
  • Blake Laverdiere, General Dynamics Electric Boat manager of operations
  • David Peart, Rhode Island FC president
  • Tamara Ringeling, Thrive Behavioral Health chief operations officer and interim president
  • Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell, Crossroads Rhode Island chief operations officer
  • Bethany Spadaro, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island commercial pharmacy director
  • Don Troppoli, Webster Bank N.A. senior managing director of regional banking, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
  • Carol Ventura, R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. CEO and executive director
  • Stephen J. White, Westerly Community Credit Union CEO and president
  • Edward Wojcik, Ed Wojcik Architect Ltd. owner and principal
  • Donald Zambarano, KPMG LLP Providence office managing partner

Honorees  will be recognized at PBN’s Leaders and Achievers Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 21. They will also be featured in a special report published on August 29.  Click HERE to view the 2024 Leaders & Achievers Special Report

For sponsorship, advertising & exhibitor opportunities, contact 680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com

If you do not have all your guest names, place an x in the required fields. Please email events@pbn.com your guest names 7 days prior to the event.

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Event Date

08/21/2025 - 08/21/2025

Event Time

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Event Location

Aldrich Mansion
836 Warwick Neck Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
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