Bristol Awards

Bristol Awards recognizes outstanding Bristol graduates who have made an impact at Bristol and in the wider community.

Nominations for the 2025 Bristol Awards are now open!

Please complete the form below to nominate a Bristol alum for one or more Bristol Award.

Save the Date for the 2025 Bristol Awards!

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street, Fall River | Commonwealth College Center (G)

View the recording of the 2024 Bristol Awards below:

Past Winners of Bristol Awards

This is the most distinguished alumni award. Awardee is a community leader with outstanding service and a demonstrated loyal interest in Bristol Community College.

2016: Joseph A. Marshall '78
2016: James H. Mathes '83
2016: Peter Silva '73
2017: Jo Ann Bentley '80
2017: William Fitzgerald ‘79
2017: Cynthia Rose '70
2018: Robert Gauvin ‘76
2018: Pamela A. Oliveira '00
2018: Allyson Pereira ‘08
2019: Paul C. Burke '75
2023: Paul Coogan '74
2024: Alan Silvia '74

This award is given to an alumnus/a who, through professional achievement or personal dedication, has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and accomplishment to his or her field or community.

2001: Robert Monteiro '69
2002: John Almeida '70
2003: Thomas P. Shea '85
2004: Joseph A. Marshall '78
2005: Bruce Rose '70
2006: James Lamond '68
2007: Gloria Cabral '02
2008: Robert Canuel '70
2009: Diana (Donnie)  McGee '82
2010: Theresa Romanovitch '71
2011: Joanne Marshall '71
2012: Richard H. Aubut '72
2013: Peter Silva '73
2014: Kathleen Garganta '73
2015: Jo Ann Bentley ‘80
2017: Elaine Emond '80
2024: Paula A. Bradley '90

This award honors those making significant achievements and contributions to their profession or community and/or share a commitment to the service of others in their community.

2016: Brian Blanchette '94
2016: Michele Fazio '91
2016: Joan Johnson '02
2016: Jacques Leveille '69
2016: Thomas J. Linhares '77
2016: Scott Lopes '06
2016: Paula Raposa '77
2016: Diane L. Silvia, RN '86
2016: Susan J. Sylvia '00
2016: Patricia Jeffries Zukowski '73
2017: Ann Borges '88
2017: Christopher R. Carreiro '10
2017: John (Jack) DaLuz '68
2017: Sari Fonseca '91
2017: Marcus J. Gesner '97
2017: Philip Oliveira '83
2017: Melissa Pacheco '94
2017: David Ragsdale
2017: Martha Wiggins '09
2018: Justin R. Alexander '11
2018: Keri Anderson '04
2018: Patrick Golden '03
2018: Lisa Lebreux '87
2018: Mr. Anthony M. Medeiros '90
2018: Kathleen Plante '79
2018: Lisa Raiche '01
2018: Susan M. Remy '93
2019: Nancy L. Durfee '98
2019: Susan P Mauretti Black '79 '08
2019: John M. Souza '77
2019: Roger St. Martin '02
2023: Cliff '74 and Mary Clement
2023: Shellise Jackson '16
2023: Maiza Silva '06
2024: Robyn Worthington '01

This award honors a Bristol alumnus/a who has made a difference at Bristol and in the community focusing on the following areas: LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Religious affiliations, Gender equality. These contributions can relate to policy, volunteerism, and community outreach. The awardee does not necessarily need to identify as a member of one of the above mentioned communities.

2024: Von Marie Moniz '08

This award is given to a Black/African American alumnus/a who, through professional achievement or personal dedication, has demonstrated an outstanding commitment and accomplishment to his or her field, community, or Bristol Community College.

1994: Bruce Rose ‘70
1997: Doreen Henry '85
1998: Sean Holland '89
1998: Michael Lombard '93
1998: Alberta Santos '92
1998: Rachel Twymon '97
1999: Carl J. Cruz '69
1999: Christina Mixon
1999: Judith Robinson '87
2000: Robert Castillo '98
2000: Kym Owens '95
2000: Joann Rodrigues '94
2000: Toni Teixeira '70
2001: Kathryn Cunningham '79
2001: Cynthia Rose ‘70
2001: Robert Monteiro ‘69
2002: Frances Delgado '70
2002: Carol Spencer '81
2003: Peter Silva ‘73
2004: Stephen Lopes '98
2005: Marjorie J. Correia '96
2006: Reginald Andrade '98
2007: Robert White '02
2007: Tabitha White '01
2008: Anna Senna '72
2009: Melanie Edwards-Tavares '97
2010: Alan Garcia '81 '02
2011: Ted Davis '72
2012: Roland Fomundam '09
2013: Mohamed T. Kante '07
2014: Jennifer E. DeBarros '96
2015: Shelly Correia
2017: Christopher A. Oyenuga '10 '12
2018: Clayton J. Timas
2019: Jacquelyn Haskett Anfield '84
2023: Chelsie Stephenson
2024: Esha Boyd '22

This award is given to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of Bristol Community College. Any person associated with the College (not necessarily an alumnus/a) as a volunteer, excluding currently serving Trustees, Foundation Directors, and employees may be considered for this award.

1985: Edward H. Smith '80
1988: Pauline Moniz '87
1989: Susan Lavoie
1993: Israel Helfand
1996: Stella Norton
1997: Robert Pavao
1998: Joan McHugh
1999: Louisa Correia
2000: Eileen Marland
2001: Sarah E. Maddocks '04
2002: James Schweidenback
2003: Anne Kirkman
2004: Samuel Fay '00
2005: Casey Jo Thomas '05
2006: Roland F. Bernardo
2007: Kelleigh Eastman '06
2008: Karin Tiernan
2009: Richard Ferreira
2010: Howard Bonner
2011: Patricia Brinegar
2012: Frank Menezes
2013: Maurice Cyr '10 '11 '13 '14
2014: Beth Dube
2015: David Beshara
2017: Erwin Apaza '10
2018: Ann Plichta
2019: Elizabeth Razee '14 '15
2023: Arlene Harnett '95 and the Bristol Mobile Food Market volunteers
2024: Scott Lopes '06