We thank those companies who committed to support our efforts as sponsors of the 2011 Polaris Awards. Click on the poster below to see our 2011 Polaris sponsors.
For information about 2012 Polaris sponsorship opportunities, contact Cathy Tracy at 860.951.6161 x14 or email at cathy.tracy@leadershipgh.org
Leadership Greater Hartford's Polaris Awards
A Celebration of the individuals who assist citizens living and working in Greater Hartford
Every year, Leadership Greater Hartford recognizes individuals who provide a powerful light and example for others to follow. These Polaris Leaders demonstrate the vision, courage, and innovation in undertaking important community endeavors that produce lasting and meaningful results.
We named this award for the Polaris Star, or North Star, considered to be one of the brightest lights in our sky. Known for guiding pioneers, explorers and travelers on their journeys.
Proceeds from this event allow Leadership Greater Hartford to continue researching and developing new programs and providing tuition assistance to participants of current programs.
In 2007, Northeast Utilities produced the video below for the Polaris Awards event. This video won a Bronze Telly Award in 2008. The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional and cable television commercials and programs as well as the finest video and file productions, and work created for the Web. The award is designed to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity.
Polaris Award Winners
2011 - To view award winner bios click here.
Anthony “Joe the Barber” Cymerys
Patricia Kelly, CEO & Founder, Ebony Horsewomen
Pamela Trotman Reid, PhD, President, St. Joseph College
2010 - To view award winner bios click here.
Steven Adamowski, Superintendent of Schools, Hartford City School District
Nicola Allen, Neighborhood Beautification Leader
Walter Harrison, President, University of Hartford
2009
Steve Campo, Founder, Executive & Artistic Director, TheatreWorks
Sam Gray, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Hartford
Jack Hale, Long-Time Community Gardener and Environmental Champion, Green City Consulting and Design
Anne Stanback, Founding Executive Director, Love Makes A Family
2008
Kenneth Kahn, Executive Director, Greater Hartford Arts Council
Karen Lewis, President & Chief Executive Officer, South Arsenal Neighborhood Development Corp. (SAND)
Carlos Ruiz, Youth Advocate
2007 ("30TH on the 30TH" Polaris Awards)
Ana Alfaro, Public Affairs Representative, Connecticut Light & Power
Daryl K. Roberts, Chief of the Hartford Police Department
John Nelson, Retired teacher and active community volunteer
Israel Flores, Senior Underwriter for United Healthcare
2006
Donna Berman – Arts & Culture
Linda Bayer – Community & Economic Development
Walter “Doc” Hurley, Sr. – Education
Jeanne Milstein – Governance & Public Policy
Roman Rojano – Health & Human Services
2005
John Alves – Arts & Culture
John Wardlaw – Community & Economic Development
Norma Neumann Johnson – Education
Tom Condon – Governance & Public Policy
Pat McKeon – Health & Human Services
2004
Dollie & Jackie MacLean – Arts & Culture
Joe Marfuggi – Community & Economic Development
Louise Blalock – Education
Lee Erdmann – Governance & Public Policy
Marie Spivey – Health & Human Services
2003
Ed Johnetta Miller – Arts & Culture
Bernadine Silvers – Community & Economic Development
Ramani Ayer – Education
Albert Ilg – Governance & Public Policy
Amy Barzach – Health & Human Services
Past Leadership Greater Hartford Community Leadership Recognition Award Winners
2002 – Edie Lacey
2000 – Louise Loomis and Eddie Perez
1999 – Ethel Austin and Susan Sappington
1998 – Joseph Marfuggi
1997 – Jeffrey Browne and Walter “Doc” Hurley, Sr.
1996 – Richard Sugarman
1995 – Dollie and Jackie McLean
1994 – Michael P. Peters and Miguel A. Escalera, Jr.
1993 – Gloria McAdam
1992 – Michael J. Kerski
1991 – Edna N. Negron
1990 – Frederica K. Gray and Keith L. Carr, Sr.
1989 – Worth Loomis