More than 1,700 guests gathered for The New England Council’s annual “New Englander of the Year” awards. ALL PHOTOS ARE BY BILL BRETT By Carol Beggy SOUTH BOSTON – The 2017 New England Council dinner—the largest annual gathering of the region’s leaders of business, colleges and universities, hospitals, financial institutions, civic, philanthropic, and government agencies—was held recently to recognize four outstanding individuals as “New Englanders of the Year.” More than 1,700 guests filled the World…

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BACK BAY — The Boston Police Foundation honored Red Sox legend David Ortiz and Linda Pizzuti Henry, managing director of the Boston Globe, at its 4th annual gala that was held on Nov. 8 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel. The event also recognizes the members of the Boston Police Department “who have gone above and beyond the call of duty throughout the year.” Money raised at this annual event provides the necessary funds…

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BACK BAY — The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) held its annual “Into the Wild” gala at the Taj Boston on Nov. 1, 2017. The event, which celebrated Zimbabwe, included a special presentation at which the IFAW honored the Gifford family. The gala raised money to “return six orphaned elephants to the wild and transform a former hunting ground into a wildlife sanctuary.” All photos are by Bill Brett.

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SOUTH BOSTON — The New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) held its 15th annual Leave No One Behind Gala on Nov. 1 at the Seaport World Trade Center. The event was emceed by NECN Evening Anchor Mike Nikitas. More than 600 people attended the gala, which benefited the many programs and services NECHV provides at their downtown Boston facility to veterans facing challenges. Governor Charlie Baker was honored with the Brian A. Brooks…

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