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Leaders & Achievers celebrates exceptional individuals over 50 whose influence, innovation, and leadership have shaped their industries and strengthened our region.
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s Leaders and Achievers Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 20th and featured in a special report published on August 28th.
The awards celebration is a cocktail style reception with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an assortment of chef‑curated buffet stations. The night begins with food, drinks, and relaxed networking followed by an outdoor awards presentation overlooking Narragansett Bay, weather permitting.
2026 Leaders & Achievers Honorees
- Greg Agnone, Chestnut Hill Insurance Group and Wealth Management CEO and president
- Gail Alofsin, University of Rhode Island/Office of Strategic Initiatives associate director, corporate partnerships
- Tomas Avila, State of Rhode Island associate director of intergovernmental affairs and outreach
- Beth Bixby, Tides Family Services CEO
- Doris Blanchard, R.I. Commerce Corp. director of outreach and engagement
- Kevin Casey, Sweeney Real Estate and Appraisal vice president of sales
- William Fitzgerald, Amica Mutual Insurance Company vice president sales and client services
- Gina Helm, Centreville Bank vice president and residential lending sales manager
- Viken Jawharjian RISE Group Inc. director of information security
- Amy Kempe Community College of Rhode Island chief of staff
- Patrick LeBeau, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
- Brooks Magratten Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Enith Morillo Cadoret Global founder, CEO and principal consultant
- Kelly Nevins Women’s Fund of Rhode Island CEO
- Stefan Pryor R.I. Commerce Corp. secretary
- Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality CEO and president
- Larry Riggs, Pare Corporation president
- Glenn Robertelli RI Bio executive director
- Matthew Semonik Arnold Lumber Company chief operating officer
- Kim Stack University of Rhode Island executive director
- Oliver Tutt NCU Investment Solutions senior vice president and director of wealth management and financial planning
- Rebecca Twitchell, Half Full LLC founder, president
- Larry Warner, Warner ILS Group LLC founder and managing principal
- Gordon Zaniol, Shawmut Design and Construction project executive
2025 Honorees
PBN Digital Issue – Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
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