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Charles River Chamber Honors Business and Community Leaders During First “Watertown Night”
WATERTOWN, MA –The Charles River Regional Chamber hosted an awards celebration on January 23 recognizing four individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Watertown community. The inaugural ‘Watertown Night” highlighted excellence in business, community leadership, and nonprofit impact.
Honorees included:
- Max Ritcey, owner of Ritcey East, received the Customer Service Award for his dedication to hospitality and community engagement.
- Ricci Cheng, owner of Osome Café, was honored with the Business Excellence Award for her role in Watertown’s local economy.
- Archy LaSalle, vice chair of the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee, was awarded the Community Leadership Award for his advocacy in public art and inclusion.
- Watertown Community Foundation, led by Executive Director Tia Tilson, received the Non-Profit Impact Award for its contributions to local programs and initiatives.
Hosted at Donohue’s Bar & Grill, tickets sale from the event directly benefited the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
Grace Patron contributed to this report.
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