The Walpole Recreation Department is proud to announce their inaugural event "The 1st Annual Walpole Awards"! 

The event is intended to celebrate the individuals and businesses in Walpole that contribute to our community in a variety of different ways.

The "Wally" Awards will be held on Saturday, March 9 at Conrad's Restaurant in Walpole center, beginning at 7:30. 

The evening, emceed by Jim Brady, will feature live music, a cash bar, silent auction items and more!  Come and celebrate what makes Walpole great - the strong sense of community that we see everyday in ways big and small.

Tickets are $10.00 per person, and can be purchased at Blackburn Hall or at walpolerec.com.

A complete list of nominees is below. Winners will be announced on the Walpole Rec Facebook page.

Grand Marshal for Walpole Day

Beth Pelick

Donnell Murphy

Mike Berry

David Sullivan

Business of the Year

Walpole Cooperative Bank

Finnegan's Wake

Impact Martial Arts

Jalapeno's

Coach of the Year

Mike Tosone

Barry Greener

Shawn Familigetti

Cheryl Cavanaugh

Mentor of the Year

Dustin Scott

Chris Timson

Suzanne Galvin

Damon Rainie

Organization of the Year

Junior Womens Club

Breaking Bread

Walpole Ponds Management

Walpole Lions Club

Newcomer of the Year

Kathleen Dinatale

Mike McGrath

Skogseth Family

Conrad's Restaurant

Department of the Year

Emergency Operations Center

Walpole Coalition for Alcohol & Drug Awareness

Walpole Police Department