Recognition
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network 2025 Nonprofit Excellence Award Finalist
This award honors the incredible work of nonprofits throughout the state, and professionally recognized six organizations and individuals making a positive impact in their communities. The Collaborative was named one of five finalists in the Excellence by a Small Nonprofit category.
John H. Chafee Heritage Award (2022 recipient; received 2023)
Created by the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, the John H. Chafee Heritage Award honors the late Senator’s legacy and “recognizes individuals, groups, or students who have worked on projects that promote cultural heritage, environmental conservation, and the quality of life in the Blackstone River Valley. ”
Central Mass Regional Planning Agency (CMRPC) Resiliency Planning Award (2023)
“In recognition of your commitment to resiliency planning in the Blackstone River Watershed, demonstrating high standards for genuine regional collaboration that creates a vibrant, resilient, and diverse future of the Blackstone River region.”
Mass Rivers Alliance River Advocate Award (2023)
“For your energy and skill in building a broad and inclusive network to care for the Blackstone River.”
“Something Stef and Caleigh have been able to do really well is not only identify problems but possible solutions.”
- Kevin Rice, Program Analyst at Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park