Cobble/Foundation Awards – Honor Roll
In 2006, the HSBA created a series of nine awards to honor members of our community each year at annual meeting. The awards are: Community Partnership, Community Spirit, Cornerstone, Hospitality Ambassador, Outstanding Achievement, Beautification Award, Leadership, Public Service and Charter Member.
2006
Community Partnership – Estella Johnson, City of Cambridge / Economic Dev.
Community Spirit – Frank Kramer, Harvard Book Store
Cornerstone- Tod Beaty, Hammond Real Estate
Cornerstone – Sheldon Cohen, Community Mapping
Cornerstone – Christopher Kotelly, Crimson Corner
Hospitality Ambassador – Mary-Catherine Deibel, UpStairs on the Square
Hospitality Ambassador – Patrick Lee, The Grafton Group
Outstanding Achievement – John P. DiGiovanni, Trinity Property Management
Partnership – George Fernandes, City of Cambridge / Electrical
2007
None given. A celebratory annual meeting was not held due to change in fiscal year from ending on June 30th to ending on December 31.
2008
Beautification Award – John Selletto, Petali Flowers
Community Partnership – Steve Williams, City of Cambridge / Police
Cornerstone – Frances Cardullo, Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe
Hospitality Ambassador – Dave Fredericks, Uno
Leadership – Rachael Solem, Irving House & Harding House
2009
Cornerstone – The Andover Shop
Hospitality Ambassador – Kari Kuelzer, Grendel’s Den
Leadership – Jim Gray, Harvard University
Public Service – Joseph McElroy, City of Cambridge / DPW
Outstanding Achievement – Jim Smith, Cambridge Center for Adult Education
2010
Charter Member – The Harvard Coop / Allan Powell
Charter Member – Cambridge Trust Company / Joe Roller
Charter Member – J. August / Jerry Murphy
Charter Member – Leavitt & Peirce / Paul MacDonald
Charter Member – Thomas Hadley Trust
2011
Hospitality Ambassador – John Schall, Fire + Ice
Public Service – Leonard Silva, City of Cambridge / DPW
Community Partnership – Annette Rodibaugh, City of Cambridge / DPW 2
2012
Public Service – Lou Mothon, City of Cambridge / DPW
Community Partnership – Katherine F. Watkins, City of Cambridge / DPW
2013
Community Partnership – Ayala Livny, Youth on Fire
Hospitality Ambassador – Jason Sweeney, J.P Licks
Public Service – Comm. Robert C. Haas, City of Cambridge / Police
Lifetime Achievement – City Manager Robert W. Healy
2014
Cornerstone – The Hong Kong Restaurant / Buoy Lee
2015
Cornerstone – Brattle Square Florist & Gomatos-Zedros Family
Cornerstone – Karen Zorn, Longy School of Music of Bard College
Community Partnership – Kristen Fernandes, City of Cambridge / ISD
Lifetime Achievement – Robert Charles Guillemin, a/k/a “Sidewalk Sam”
2016
Cornerstone – Christos Soillis, Felix Shoe Repair
Community Partnership – Chief Gerald Reardon, City of Cambridge, Fire Dept.
Community Spirit – Jose Mateo, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
Leadership – Dan Andrew, Trademark Tours
Lifetime Achievement – Richard C. Rossi, City of Cambridge, City Manager
2017
The Community Partnership Award was presented to the Cambridge Bomb Squad:
Bomb Squad Commander Sergeant EJ Frammartino and his K-9 Partner, “Dixie”
Bomb Technician / K9 Handler Edward Burke and his K-9 Partner, “Zambra”
Bomb Technician / K9 Handler Stephen Lyons and his K-9 Partner, “Kevin”
Bomb Technician / K9 Handler Sean Tierney and his K-9 Partner “Tango”
Bomb Technician / K9 Handler Stephen Bkofsky and his K-9 Partner “Rumba”
Bomb Technician Brian Branley
Bomb Technician Shawn Ivey
2018
Leadership – David Maher, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Cornerstone – Ifeayni Menkiti, Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Community Partnership – Charles Sullivan, Cambridge Historical Commission
2019
Cornerstone – Adam DiCenso, Pinocchio’s Pizza
Community Partnership – Dan Fraine, Cambridge Savings Bank
Community Spirit – Dan Hogan, Passim
Public Service – Steve Lenkauskas, City of Cambridge, Electrical Dept.
2020
Leadership – Louis DePasquale, City of Cambridge
Cornerstone – Bob, Mallory and Justin Slate & Family, Bob Slate Stationer
Community Partnership – Katherine Rafferty, Mount Auburn Hospital
Community Partnership – Laura Donohue, Bob Slate Stationer
2021
For your perseverance, indomitable spirit and commitment to Harvard Square, the recipient is YOU!
2022
Community Partnership – Janet Cahaly, Janet Cahaly, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement – Louis DePasquale, City Manager, City of Cambridge
Cornerstone – John DiGiovanni, Trinity Property Management
Leadership – Christine Elow, Commissioner, Cambridge Police
Community Spirit – Kari Kuelzer, Grendel’s Den Restaurant & Bar
Public Service – Kevin Tyler, Harvard Square Friend & Community Partner
2023
Hospitality Ambassador – Diane Carson, Tutoring Plus
Leadership – Tom Crowley, Edward Jones – Financial Advisor
Community Service – Rev. Kate Layzer, First Church Cambridge
Community Partnership – Rob Linke, Public Works, City of Cambridge
Public Service – Superintendent Rob Lowe, Cambridge Police Department
Community Spirit – Ross Miller, Ross Miller Studio
2024
Community Service Award – Ryan McCluskey, Cambridge Multi-Service Center
Community Partnership Award – Mark Melo, Cambridge Electrical Department
Public Service Award – Officer John Poirier, Cambridge Police Department
Community Spirit Award – Giorgia Scappini, Harvard Square Business Association
Cultural Leadership Award – Betsy Siggins, Folk New England