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2012 Essex Heritage Hero Award Dinner
PURCHASE TICKETS
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA 01970
Cocktail Hour ~ 6:30 PM
Dinner with program ~ 7:30 PM
Essex Heritage and the National Park Service are proud to announce the 2012 Honoree:
We are delighted to celebrate Tom, an enduring advocate for heritage preservation in Essex County whose long and distinguished career with Salem Five reinforced his pursuits as a strong community leader. Tom consistently works closely with area elected officials and business groups to raise awareness of the dedicated efforts being accomplished for this region and has been instrumental in advancing the preservation and promotion of area resources. Tom Leonard's lifetime achievements embody the qualities that define 'Heritage Hero' and we look forward to celebrating him this spring.
The Essex Heritage Hero award will be presented within a tribute dinner format, with the opportunity to celebrate Tom's many contributions. Join us to share recollections and inspiring moments with colleagues, friends and family.
Tickets are available for purchase here.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, please see details here (pdf).
Proceeds from the event (ticket sales and sponsorship) help sustain the many programs of the Essex National Heritage Commission which support heritage non-profit organizations and municipalities in Essex County, MA.
Thank you to the 2012 Heritage Hero Honorary Committee.
About the Heritage Hero Award
The Essex Heritage Hero Award Dinner is an annual celebration that recognizes the special contributions of individuals or groups across Essex County whose passions embody the mission of Essex Heritage – to protect and preserve the region’s rich historic, cultural and natural resources.
Previous Honorees
2011 Honorees:
Dr. Wayne Burton, President
North Shore Community College
Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor of Salem
Mr. Wayne Marquis, Danvers Town Manager
2010 Honorees:
Nicholas Costello, Former
Mayor of Amesbury
Byron Matthews, Former Mayor of Newburyport
Maria Miles, Founder of the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
2009 Honoree:
Thomas P. Costin, of Nahant
2008 Honoree:
Jim McAllister, the locally beloved historian, author, columnist and owner of Derby Square Tours in Salem, MA