November 21, 2024
5:30 pm
The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Celebrating the Spirit of Discovery and Innovation that makes Cambridge unlike anywhere else.
Our annual Gala recognizes innovators from the business, institutional, and non-profit communities who are truly effecting change in Cambridge and beyond. This special evening is an opportunity for the Cambridge business community to celebrate these change agents and their extraordinary impact on improving the lives of others.
Tell us about a project large or small that deserves to be highlighted, a team or an individual you want to celebrate, or an innovative idea that embodies the visionary spirit. We are looking for nominees who have been working on innovation and discovery, making a positive community impact, or working on products or research aimed at enhancing and enriching people’s lives.
Nominees can be entire companies, teams/divisions, individual employees, or volunteers. They may come from a cross-section of sectors including life science, technology, academics, non-profits, and large or small business.
The nomination deadline is September 27th, 2024
The 2023 Visionary Award Recipients
Alexandria Real Estate Equities for developing 325 Binney Street, the new home of the Moderna Science Center at, a 462,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art, highly sustainable science and technology complex that is designed to be the most sustainable lab space in Cambridge.
Astellas Pharma for developing an FDA approved, groundbreaking oral medication created for the treatment of menopause-related symptoms.
Broad Institute - Office for STEM Engagement and Inclusion for establishing the Broad Summer Research Program and the Broad Summer Scholars Program which have shaped the careers of more than 300 young scientists, largely from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the life sciences.
The Loop Lab and its founder, Chris Hope, for empowering minority talent in careers in the creative economy through job training and job placement.
Philips – Hospital Patient Monitoring Team for developing the Philips Visual Patient Avatar, a groundbreaking clinical decision support tool that significantly enhances the quality of patient care in anesthesia.
Sanofi for celebrating 25 years of partnerships, volunteerism, and change-making commitment to education in Cambridge.
Sarepta Therapeutics for reshaping the field of genetics by developing ELEVIDYS, the first approved gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare genetic disease that affects children and causes progressive muscle damage and weakness, respiratory failure, and ultimately, premature death.
Vicinity Energy for launching eSteam™, a unique and innovative technology that is the first 100 percent renewable, carbon-free thermal energy product in the United States.
2022 Visionary Award Recipients
The Amgen Operations East Coast Innovation Center
Cambridge Community Center
The Engine, built by MIT
Pfizer Kendall Square Paxlovid Discovery and Development Team
Pro EMS
The Sanofi Research and Development Teams
Senne
Takeda's Teresa Bitetti, President of the Oncology Business Unit
2019 Visionary Award Recipients
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Biogen and the Biogen Foundation
Ed Fitsch and the team at ACIR (Accelerating Cancer Immunotherapy Research)
Michael Monestime and the Central Square Commerical Property Owners
Philips Healthcare
Rubius Therapeutics
Sage Therapeutics
2018 Visionary Award Recipients
Sanofi and its ASMD Rare Disease Development Project
Dr. Wenywan Shi and the team at The Forsyth Institute
Validated Learning Company
CarGurus Inc.
Harvard and MIT for their Transportation Initiatives
The Center for External Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Just-A-Start
2017 Visionary Award Recipients
Jennifer Brogdon and her team at Norvartis
Microsoft and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Harvard Dining Services and Food For Free
Pyara Span and Salon's "Hello Gorgeous" Program
Matignon High School