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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
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Newtown sanctuary honored with two international awards
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Catharine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary was honored with two Gold Stevie Awards in the 2025 American Business Awards. The sanctuary won two awards the Non-Profit Organization of the year and Thought Leader of the Year presented to Presidient Jennifer Hubbard. The Stevie Awards is a collection of global awards granted to recognize the 'achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide,' according to the organization's website. State artists honored at Connecticut Arts Awards The awards receive over 12,000 nominations annually. 'This award celebrates our innovative approach and real impact on animals, people, and theenvironment,' Hubbard said. 'It affirms the strength of our vision and the power ofcommunity support in bringing it to life.' The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary is named after a six-year-old victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Visitors to the 34-acre sanctuary can explore hiking and equestrian trails, a pollinator habitat and take part in events and educational programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
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State artists honored at Connecticut Arts Awards
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Arts Awards were held at the Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Wednesday night. The event recognized several honorees who are engaged in or support the arts here in Connecticut. Yard Goats days away from the start of their 10th season 'I don't do what I do for recognition, but it's really cool for people to recognize what I am doing,' said Alicia C. Cobb of Bridgeport. 'Art saved me as a child,' Cobb continued. 'It's a thing that gave me a voice when I felt like I really didn't have one. And I feel like that's kind of what I'm kind of guiding kids through now, not just kids but also adults, kind of helping them find their creative voices and their way in the world.' Organizers say the awards aim to support art making and art participation for everyone. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
