Jim Brett, Pamela Everhard, and Bob Rivers. Courtesy photo
Pamela D. Everhart, a Dorchester resident who is senior vice president and head of regional public affairs and impact at Fidelity Investments, was honored as New Englander of the Year at the New England Council’s 2026 annual celebration, held last Thursday evening (Oct. 29) at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center.
The award recognizes Everhart for her leadership and contributions that have helped advance economic growth and improve quality of life throughout the region.
She was joined as a 2026 honoree by mental health counselor, advocate, and philanthropist Eliza Dushku Palandjian and US Sen. Angus King of Maine.
Some 1,600 business, academic, and nonprofit leaders from across New England attended the annual gathering, which also featured Legacy Awards presented to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.
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