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34th Annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame announces 2026 Inductees
August 17, 2026/
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 2026 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees.
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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.
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The 7 awards will be made at the November 6th banquet and induction ceremony which begins at 6pm with a reception, 7pm dinner and program, to be held at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, Exchange Street, Pawtucket.
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This year’s 2026 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees are:
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John Q. Calista, Jr. (posthumous inductee), Redevelopment Visionary, Public Servant & Civic Leader
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Maria Fatima Barros, Healthcare Pioneer, Nurse & Community Advocate
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Kat Craddock, Award-Winning Culinary Publisher, Editor & Entrepreneur
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Jonathan D. Fain, Industrial Leader, Philanthropist & Civic Steward
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Dave Goucher, National Broadcaster for the NHL
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Duke Robillard, Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist & Cultural Ambassador
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Historical Inductee: Anna Kent Partridge, community leader and activist
“Now in our 34th year, we continue to honor remarkable individuals whose enduring dedication and selfless service have strengthened Pawtucket,” said Patricia S. Zacks, Chair of the Pawtucket Hall of Fame. “Through their passion, perseverance, and genuine care for our city and its people, this year’s honorees have touched countless lives. Their stories inspire us to give more, care more deeply, and believe in the power of community. We are privileged to celebrate their legacies and recognize the lasting impact they have made on Pawtucket’s past, present, and future.”
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Tickets for the banquet, catered by Pranzi,are $95 per person if purchased by October 15, and $105 after October 15; tickets 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:
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Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee, PO Box 3640, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
Checks should be made payable to Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee. Please note that tickets will not be sold after October 21 or at the door.
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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.
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For more information, and to see other inductees over the years, visit www.pawtuckethalloffame.org
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Editor’s Note: RINewsToday is the Digital Sponsor for the Pawtucket Hall of Fame
Posted in Lifestyle, Nancy Thomas