PAWTUCKET HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES 2025 INDUCTEES
Pawtucket -- The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee (PHOF) proudly announces the 2025 list of Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, November 7, 2025, beginning at 6pm (reception), 7pm (dinner) at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI. The event will be catered by Pranzi. Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be NBC10 News Anchor and Health Check Reporter, Barbara Morse. The induction award is given to those individuals whose efforts, in any line of endeavor, have gone “above & beyond” in their community service activities and/or who have been vehicles that shine a positive light upon the city.
This year’s 2025 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees are:
· Dan Sullivan, a visionary business leader, respected philanthropist, and dedicated community advocate
· The late Gretchen Dow Simpson, acclaimed Rhode Island painter internationally recognized for her minimalist architectural imagery
· Donald Stanford, accomplished business leader, education advocate, and committed community leader
· Bob Venturini, a dedicated community advocate whose charitable work and cable broadcasts have brought pride to Pawtucket and Rhode Island.
· The late Jacqueline M. Walsh, passionate education advocate and namesake of Pawtucket’s Arts High School, inspiring creativity and opportunity for local youth
“In its 33rd year, we continue to honor remarkable individuals whose long-standing dedication and selfless contributions have made Pawtucket a better community,” said PHOF Chair Patricia S. Zacks. “Each of these honorees has touched countless lives through their passion, perseverance, and genuine care for our city and its people. Their stories inspire us all to give more, to care deeper, and to believe in the power of community. It is a privilege to celebrate their legacies and to shine a light on the positive difference they have made in Pawtucket’s history and future.”
Tickets for the banquet are $95 per person (rising to $105 after October 17) and will be available for purchase starting in September. Tables of ten can also be reserved and are recommended for groups or families. Tickets may be purchased online at www.pawtuckethalloffame.org or by mail to:
Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee, PO Box 3640, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Checks should be made payable to Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee. Please note tickets will not be sold after October 31 or at the door.
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to commemorate the city’s 100th anniversary. Its mission is to honor individuals whose achievements have enriched the heritage and community of Pawtucket.
For more information, visit http://www.pawtuckethalloffame.org
