ABOUT THE
UPLIFTING AWARDS
Be Inspired.
LIFT-Boston will host its 3rd annual The upLIFTing Awards
to recognize the achievements of courageous and inspiring
individuals who demonstrate an uncommon commitment
to social justice, service and lifting people out of poverty
for good.
The Details.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
The State Room
60 State Street | Boston, MA 02109
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
VIP Reception at 5:30 pm
An Urban Chic Evening.
Hosted in Longwood’s flagship event venue, the State
Room, you and your colleagues and friends can enjoy an
evening of giving back while feeling uplifted in a space
offering unmatched views of the harbor and city.
Perched atop Sixty State Street skyscraper you’ll network
with 300 movers and shakers from the greater Boston
community, learn about LIFT-Boston’s work, and help us
honor our fearless awardees. Patrons will enjoy cocktails,
dinner, entertainment, and inspiration.
Meet the Honorees.
• upLIFTing Legacy Award: J. Keith Motley,
Chancellor of UMass Boston
• upLIFTing Boston Award: Melinda Marble, Director
of Family Philanthropy, Pilot House Associates
• upLIFTing Commitment Award: To Be Announced
Night Of
Previous Awardees.
2014 upLIFTing Awardees:
• Michael Brown, City Year, upLIFTing Legacy Award
• Marie St. Fleur, Bessie Tartt Wilson Initiative for
Children, upLIFTing Boston Award
• Anaivis Hernandez, LIFT Member, upLIFTing
Commitment Award
2013 upLIFTing Awardees:
• First Lady Diane Patrick, upLIFTing Legacy Award
• Carolyn Casey, upLIFTing Boston Award
• Alleah Jackson, LIFT Member, upLIFTing
Commitment Award