Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan among Bristol graduates to receive awards

FALL RIVER - The 2020 Bristol Awards event will be held on Thursday, March 12, with a gathering from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Commonwealth College Center (G Building), on the Bristol Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree St.

The cost is $50 per person to attend. RSVP and register by March 2, by calling 774-357-2007 or visit http://www.bristolcc.edu/bristolawards. Please send checks payable to:  Bristol Community College Foundation, 777 Elsbree Street, D118, Fall River, MA 02720.

The Paragon Award is the most distinguished award given to a graduate of Bristol Community College. Inspiring alumni will also be honored in the events’ annual categories, including the Black or African American Alumnus, Maury Kusinitz Volunteer of the Year and the Alumni Service Awards.

2020 Bristol Paragon Award Inductee: Paul E. Coogan ‘74, of Fall River.

2020 Black or African American Alumna Award: Chelsie Stephenson ’15, of Fall River

2020 Maury Kusinitz Volunteer of the Year Award: Bristol Community College Mobile Food Market volunteers group.

2020 Alumni Service Awards:

Clifford Clement ’74, of Somerset

Maiza M. Silva ’06, of Fall River

Shellise Jackson ’16, ’18, of Fall River

For more information about the 2020 Bristol Awards, including criteria, visit http://www.bristolcc.edu/bristolawards.