Award Ceremony

The Al Makkay, Sr. Award is presented to ANN-MARIE SHAW

Office Administrator for St. Pius X School in South Yarmouth

Ann-Marie is the ever-gracious, welcoming voice and face at SPXS since her daughter was in kindergarten over 15 years ago. She possesses that unique knack of making all feel welcomed and known immediately. Whether a student, a parent, a potential family, or a visitor to the school, she shares the spirit of the SPXS community from the first moment of contact. She has been a presence at the school from its early days, and shares SPXS spirit with everyone she encounters.

Special thanks to the Nomination Committee for their thoughtful consideration of all the deserving nominees.

The 25th Anniversary Recognition Award is presented to SUZANNE DOWNING

With gratitude for founding the first FACE (formerly St. Mary’s Education Fund) Summer Gala Committee 25 years ago!

Suzanne is a former Cape Cod resident and long-time member of the Order of Malta for the Boston area.

KEVIN MATTHEWS Master of Ceremonies

Kevin Matthews is the Sr. VP of Programming of iHeartMedia Cape Cod. He is also the co-host of Wake-Up Cape Cod every weekday morning on 106 WCOD. Kevin has been in radio for over 30 years and has worked in all facets of the business. He got his start in his hometown of New Bedford, MA and has also worked in the Springfield, MA and Portsmouth, NH markets.

Kevin is a past winner of the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce John F. Kennedy, Jr. Community Service Award.