MHC Annual Awards 
Where Culinary Meets Cause
Join us alongside our event chair, Fred M. Lowery of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as we celebrate Massachusetts Health Council’s 103 years of service, and we honor champions of health and wellness who share our passion for fostering a strong culture of health in our state.

MHC’s Annual Awards will bring together Greater Boston's local celebrity chefs paired with High School culinary students to test their culinary skills. We call it "Where Culinary Meets Cause." This year’s theme will highlight these wonderful vocational programs, call attention to the importance of high-quality school nutrition and give the students a chance to show off their culinary skills! Participating schools are Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and Waltham Public Schools.

MHC’s Annual Awards will raise funds for sustaining our efforts in advocating for policies and initiatives that foster healthier lifestyles, wellness, and prevention. By supporting the MHC, you contribute to the continuity of our ongoing projects. For example, our Student Health Careers Project will create a pipeline for students to pursue careers in the healthcare field. Together, we can empower individuals and their communities to thrive.
Location
Cyclorama
539 Tremont Street 
Boston, MA 02116
Date
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023
6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Massachusetts Health Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. A portion of the cost of sponsorship and ticket purchase may be tax deductible.
MHC ANNUAL AWARDS CHAIR
Fred M. Lowery
Senior Vice President and President, Customer Channels
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Our 2023 Honorees
Edward M. Kaye, M.D.
CEO AND DIRECTOR
Stoke Therapeutics
Ivana Magovcevic-Liebisch, PhD, JD
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Vigil Neuroscience
Christine Schuster, RN, MBA
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Emerson Health
The Health Equity Compact Leadership:
Rosa Colon-Kolacko, PhD, MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP
SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Tufts Medicine
Michael Curry, Esq.
President & CEO, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Filaine Deronnette
Vice President-at-Large, 1199SEIU, United Healthcare Workers East and EVP, Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Juan Fernando Lopera
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Beth Israel Lahey Health
Manny Lopes, MBA
Former Executive VP of Public Markets and Government Relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Nancy E. Norman, MD, MPH
Medical Director of Integration for the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Jeffrey Sánchez, MPA
Principal, Sánchez Strategies, LLC
Schedule of Events
6:00 PM
Dine-Around Reception Featuring Where Culinary Meets Cause
This year’s elevated experience will include a dine-around reception where culinary meets cause. This year’s theme will highlight these wonderful vocational programs, call attention to the importance of high-quality school nutrition and give the students a chance to show o  their culinary skills!

Participating schools are Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and Waltham Public Schools.
7:00 PM
MHC Annual Awards
In celebration of our deserving honorees, highlighting our high school youth participants, an exciting live auction, and after party to follow.
8:00 PM
The After Party 
Details to follow.
MHC Annual Awards Event Committee:
Robert K. Coughlin
Managing Director - Life Science and Healthcare, JLL
Former President & CEO, MassBio

Soloe M. Dennis, MS, MEP
Director, City of Worcester Division of Public Health,
Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance

Tara Gregorio
President, Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Kathy Keough
Director, Government Relations, Atrius Health

James Redmond
Legislative Agent, National Association of Government Employees

Helene Solomon
Co-Founder, Helene + Ashley
PAST EVENT PHOTOS
Contact Us
Have questions about MHC ANNUAL AWARDS, Sponsorship Information and Opportunities, Tickets, and the Overall Experience?

Contact: AJ Events
Phone: 617-267-2244
Email: [email protected]

Have questions about Sponsorship Details?
Contact: Maria Palienko
Phone: 617-267-2244
Email: [email protected]

Have questions about Mass Health Council?
Contact: David Martin
CEO
Massachusetts Health Council
Phone: 617-965-3711
Email: [email protected]

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