BOSTON -- State Rep. Carole Fiola joined Brenda Venice of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Bristol County, and her husband Augie Venice at Gillette Stadium recently where Brenda Venice received the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award along with $10,000 for NAMI Bristol County.

The event, hosted by Robert and Josh Kraft, is held annually.

Fiola and Augie Venice were co-nominators of Brenda Venice for her selfless work for those struggling with mental illness.

Last year, the late “Auntie” Irene Orlando was a recipient for her work with the Fall River Boys and Girls Club.