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Rhode Island Monthly ’ s Inaugural Christiana Carteaux Bannister Awards
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On November 17th , Rhode Island Monthly , in conjunction with the Rhode Island Foundation , celebrated the winners of the inaugural Christiana Carteaux Bannister Awards with a cocktail reception at the Rhode Island Monthly office . Winners and guests enjoyed drinks and hors d ’ oeuvres by Just Ellen ’ s Catering , music from East Side Music and an awards presentation by Rhode Island Monthly senior editor Casey Nilsson , with special remarks from Lt . Governor Sabina Matos . The presenting sponsor of this year ’ s awards program was Citizens Bank .
1 . Award honoree Ray Rickman 5
2 . Lammis Vargas , award honoree Marcy Reyes and Lilia Kirtely of the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative
3 . Award honoree Dr . Omar Bah
4 . Lt . Governor Sabina Matos with award honoree and USA Ambassador Mrs . Southern New England 2022 Tina Guenette Pederson
5 . Vanessa Toledo-Vickers , vice president , community development market manager ; Barbara Cottam , executive vice president , head of corporate affairs and corporate responsibility ; Katie Soares , vice president , public affairs market manager from presenting sponsor Citizens Bank .
6 . Tomas Avila , associate director , Office of Diversity , Equity and Opportunity ; award honoree Kilah Walters-Clinton , Executive Office of Health and Human Services ; Dion Clinton ; Jane Lancaster , historian , Brown University
7 . Neil Steinberg , Rhode Island Foundation ; award honoree Dr . Taneisha Wilson ; Barbara Cottam , Citizens Bank
To view additional photos and learn more about these award winners and their contributions to the community , please visit RIMonthly . com .
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SABRINA SCOLARI PHOTOGRAPHY .
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