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October 18, 2025
Disability Policy Commission
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The NonProfit Center, 89 South Street Boston
DPC's annual John Winske Memorial Awards on Thursday, October 16th! This event is an opportunity for the disability community and our allies to come together and celebrate outstanding leadership in disability rights advocacy.
The 2025 honorees are:
Thomas Menino Award for Public Service
- State Representative Christine Barber (34th Middlesex)
- State Senator Joanne Comerford (Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester)
Mary Lou Maloney Award for Systemic Change
- Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator for the MA State House
Bill Allan Award for Grassroots Advocacy
- Health Law Advocates
This year, there are two ways to attend the Winske Awards: in-person at the NonProfit Center (89 South Street Boston, MA) and online via Zoom livestream. Tickets are required for both options.
Learn more information and get tickets to the DPC Winske Awards
