This award was created as a way to recognize long and distinguished service to the Town of Seekonk by a public employee or community volunteer. The award is named for its first recipient, Sharon St. Hilaire, who served as Director of the Seekonk Public Library for thirty-four years. In addition to her library service, Ms. St. Hilaire played a prominent role in the development of the Seekonk Meadows, a recreation area. Ms. St. Hilaire accepted the first award in August 2011.
Process
The public is invited to nominate individuals who have a long and exemplary record of service to the people of Seekonk as either a volunteer or public employee. Nomination Forms can be obtained from the Seekonk Library website on the Seekonk Trust page or obtain one at the library.
Past Recipients of the St. Hilaire Award include:
● Sharon St. Hilaire, 2011
● Janet Parker, 2012
● Robert McKenna, 2013
● Donna Euell, 2014
● Colleen O’Halloren, 2015
● Joleen Vatcher, 2018
● Bill Clark, 2019
● Ginny Pacheco, 2019
● Not awarded (2020)
● Melissa Emerson, 2021*
● Michelle Hines, 2022*
● Doorways Food Pantry, 2023
● Jennifer St. Michel, 2024
● Sandra Phillips, 2025
Deadline for submission is September 15, 2026
*Both awarded in 2022 due to the pandemic
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