On Oct. 26, some 1,800 guests from throughout the New England region gathered at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport for The New England Council’s 2023 Annual Celebration.  The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2023 New Englander of the Year Awards. 

First presented nearly 60 years ago, the award honors residents or natives of the New England states for their commitment and contributions in their fields of work, as well as their leadership and impact on the New England region’s quality of life and economy. 

This year, the Council was pleased to honor Latoyia Edwards, anchor, NBC10 Boston & NECN; Dr. Jim O’Connell, president, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; Pamela D.A. Reeve, board chair, American Tower Corporation; and the Marty Walsh, executive director, National Hockey League Players’ Association.

 The Council is grateful to our 2023 Annual Celebration co-chairs, Katherine Craven, chief administrative and financial officer, Babson College, and Cain Hayes, president & CEO, Point32Health, as well as the dozens of sponsors who made the evening such a tremendous success.