In honor of the extraordinary dedication to adults with disabilities and life challenges, AEI proudly recognizes the following award recipients:

Community Advocate of the Year Award

The 2019 Community Advocate of the Year Award is presented to North Bowl Lanes & V-Tron for collaborating with AEI to provide opportunities for individuals of all ability levels with cognitive challenges to become contributing members of society and achieve their life goals.

Traci Cabral, Mansfield Day Habilitation Program Director, presented the award to North Bowl Lanes, and John Raposa, Director of Employment Services presented the award to V-tron.

Click here to read their remarks.

Ernest H. Augat Award

Through extraordinary, yet humble, generosity, Mr. Augat helped others achieve their life goals. This award was presented to Joseph Morrison for demonstrating strength and character in achieving personal success which emulates the manner in which Mr. Augat lived his distinguished life.

John Alves Employee of the Year Award

The 2019 John Alves Employee of the Year Award was presented to Michael Caltieri for exemplary attendance, positive attitude, empathy for others, and demonstrated achievement.

Excellence in Direct Care Service Awards

Martha Rubi-Rapoza, Director of Family Supports, presented this award to Melanie Delemos who works in our residential program.

Ashley Salisbury, Director of Community Based Day Supports (CBDS), presented this award to Meghan Bottomley who works in our CBDS program.