Since 2006, the Waltham Democratic City Committee has honored heroes who distinguish themselves by serving our community, promoting democratic values and making Waltham a great city to live in. Individuals and organizations are nominated and chosen annually in recognition of their dedicated service to the community, and are inducted to the esteemed company of past heroes.
PLEASE JOIN US:
The Heroes Brunch
Sunday, March 30, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
American Legion Post 156
215 Waverley Oaks Road
Waltham, MA 02452
Registration is now open!
Click here to register and purchase tickets today!
You can also register by sending a check payable to the Waltham Democratic City Committee to:
WDCC C/O Scott O’Neil, Treasurer, 39 Caldwell Rd., Waltham, MA 02453
Please note that tickets are $40 prior to March 1st.
After the 1st tickets will be $50.
Please make sure your email address or phone number is on your check in case additional information is required
Please note that space is limited.
Annual Party Committee Contribution Limits:
The annual limit for party donations in Massachusetts is $5,000 by individuals
and $200 by lobbyists. Please note that donations to political parties or campaigns
are not tax deductible.
Current Honorees
2024:
Connie Koutoujian
Rep. Thomas M. Stanley
Marcou Charitable Foundation
Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods
Past Honorees
2023:
Sheriff Peter Koutoujian
Charles River Community Health of Waltham
Community Day Center of Waltham
2022:
Rachel Parzivand
Stephen Goodwin
2021:
Kelly Linehan
Andrew Fintzel
Waltham Mutual Aid
2020:
Chris Gamble
Anna Kraffmiller
Mothers out Front Waltham
2019:
Renee Korgood
Sagie Tvizer
USW Local 12012 Unit 4
2017:
Ann O’Halloran
Max Parish
OUTVETS
2016:
Marcia Cruz-Redding
Mark Gallagher
Latinos en Accion en Waltham
2015:
Scott O’Neil
Greg Turner
National Association of Government Employees
2014:
Nancy Pratt
Richard Scales
International Association of Iron Workers Local 7
2013:
Cynthia Salamanis
John Gardiner
Massachusetts Teachers Association – Retired
Lifetime Achievement Award: Karen O’Donnell
2012:
Karen O’Donnell
David Sandison
Service Employee’s Int’l Union Local 509
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tom Barbera
2011:
Rhonda Bourne
Councilor Bill Fowler
Int’l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103
2010:
Kelly A. Durkee-Erwin
Councilor Robert G. Logan
Waltham Firefighters’ Local 866
2009:
Susan Burstein
Councilor William W. Durkee, Jr.
Laborer’s Local Union 560
2008:
Maureen Bagge Fowler
Mayor William Stanley
Carpenter’s Local Union 27
2007:
Eunice “Kit” Burstein
Peter Koutoujian, Sr.
Brandeis Democrats
2006:
Marge Gallagher
Councilor Ed Tarallo