Thank You For An Amazing 2025 Onboard Awards!
BHN’s CEO and President, Kathy Abbott, and Board Chair, Kishore Varanasi, presented Boston Planning Department’s Rich McGuinness with a special recognition for his decades of service and leadership in guiding the transformation of Boston’s waterfront.
Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Onboard Awards Breakfast at the Boston Harbor Hotel! We are deeply grateful to our honorees, sponsors, Host Committee members, elected officials, and each of you who continues to partner with us in shaping the future of Boston Harbor.
We were proud to honor our 2025 awardees:
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), recognized for its leadership in expanding climate-ready and accessible water transportation, including new ferry routes, improved service, and investments in fleet expansion and resilient waterfront infrastructure.
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities and National Development, honored for their transformational redevelopment of 5 & 15 Necco Street and the Lilly Seaport Innovation Center, advancing the Harborwalk 2.0 vision through resilient design, enhanced public access, and strong connections to the Fort Point Channel.
VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 ONBOARD AWARDS
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- BHN’s CEO and President, Kathy Abbott and Board Chair, Kishore Varanasi presented 2025 Onboard Award to MBTA COO Ryan Coholan and David Perry
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- Guests enjoyed breakfast reception at Boston Harbor Hotel
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- BHN’s CEO and President, Kathy Abbott and Board Chair, Kishore Varanasi presented 2025 Onboard Award to Alexandria Real Estate Equities and the National Development teams
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- Guests networking with other waterfront leaders at Onboard Awards
The program featured remarks from Kathy Abbott, President & CEO of Boston Harbor Now, and award presentations led by Kishore Varanasi, Chair of our Board. Together, they reflected on the Harborwalk’s 40-year legacy and the work ahead to ensure a resilient, inclusive, and accessible Boston Harbor for all.
Weren’t able to make it this year? You can still make a gift to support the 2025 Onboard Awards!
Interested in sponsoring next year’s Onboard Awards? Contact Na’tisha Mills at nmills@bostonharbornow.org today!
About The Onboard Awards
The Onboard Awards are Boston Harbor Now’s annual celebration of leadership shaping the future of our waterfront. Each year, we recognize outstanding partners whose work expands access, drives resilience, and sets new standards for equity and design along the Harbor.
This gathering convenes more than 250 leaders from across Greater Boston. It is both a moment of recognition and a launch point, connecting the achievements of today’s honorees with Boston Harbor Now’s 10-year milestone in 2026 and the decade of impact to come.
Why Attend
- Celebrate leadership that is transforming Boston’s Harborfront
- Connect with 250+ civic, corporate, and community leaders in one room
- Support Boston Harbor Now as we enter our 10th year of impact
Tickets: N/A – We look forward to celebrating with you again 2026!
