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Jane Dawson, Winner of the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

While Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium has many amazing volunteer educators, Dr. Jane Dawson is truly exceptional. Jane is an excellent educator and role model, not only to our visitors of all ages, but also to our other volunteers, interns, and staff. She works well with her colleagues of all ages and backgrounds and … Read More

While Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium has many amazing volunteer educators, Dr. Jane Dawson is truly exceptional. Jane is an excellent educator and role model, not only to our... ...Read More

Patrick DeRosa, Winner of the 2026 Bay Student of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Patrick, a junior at Cranston High School East, has demonstrated a deep passion for ocean conservation. As he shares in his own words, “For the longest time, marine biology and ocean conservation have been my biggest passion in life.” This passion began at a young age through his participation in BayCamp with Save The Bay, … Read More

Patrick, a junior at Cranston High School East, has demonstrated a deep passion for ocean conservation. As he shares in his own words, “For the longest time, marine biology and... ...Read More

Tiferet Rose, Winner of the 2026 Bay Educator of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Tiferet is the science teacher at The Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Over the past three years, Tiferet has been utilizing Save The Bay’s education program as a core component of her students’ science curriculum. She has also led the charge to ensure that environmental education is not an add-on, but an integral part … Read More

Tiferet is the science teacher at The Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Over the past three years, Tiferet has been utilizing Save The Bay’s education program as a core... ...Read More

Stephanie Santos, Winner of The 2026 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Alison J Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy is named after Alison Walsh, a former Save The Bay staff member who dedicated her life to environmental activism in her hometown, throughout the Narragansett Bay watershed and New England.  Stephanie Santos’ activism embodies the tenacious advocacy of Alison Walsh. Stephanie is a nurse at Miriam … Read More

The Alison J Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy is named after Alison Walsh, a former Save The Bay staff member who dedicated her life to environmental activism in her... ...Read More

Groundwork Rhode Island, Winner of The 2026 Environmental Achievement Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Groundwork Rhode Island (GWRI) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps make Rhode Island’s urban communities healthier and more resilient places to live by improving the physical environment and creating economic opportunities for local residents through job training, employment, and social venture programs. GWRI achieves its mission by leading a variety of urban stewardship programs … Read More

Groundwork Rhode Island (GWRI) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps make Rhode Island’s urban communities healthier and more resilient places to live by improving the physical environment and creating... ...Read More

Steve Silva, Winner of the 2025 Environmental Achievement Award

Thursday, June 12, 2025

For three decades, environmental engineer Steve Silva managed a wide range of programs for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Region 1 (New England), including NPDES (wastewater) Permitting, Estuaries and Water Quality, Water Compliance and Water Quality Standards. Save The Bay staff can attest to Steve’s history and reputation of putting the health of … Read More

For three decades, environmental engineer Steve Silva managed a wide range of programs for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Region 1 (New England), including NPDES (wastewater) Permitting, Estuaries... ...Read More

Sherb Cameron, Winner of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that – he pre-dates our databases!). He was an early stalwart in our parking team at the CVS Classic, taking a leadership role alongside Stan Dimock … Read More

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that... ...Read More

Linda Perri, Winner of the 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate, relentless advocate and voice for the people of Washington Park who struggle with the day-to-day realities of living near the Port of Providence. Linda mobilizes … Read More

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate,... ...Read More

Adeline Loveland, Winner of the 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of our 8 week afterschool programming at Pell during this past fall and winter. Each week she demonstrated a love for Narragansett Bay its animals and … Read More

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of... ...Read More

Garry Plunkett, Winner of the 2024 Environmental Achievement Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the Sakonnet River and the RI community. He has been a leader and champion to strategic land protection and land use planning in Tiverton for decades. … Read More

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the... ...Read More