2nd Annual ChangeMaker Awards 2026

October 3, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
4pm—9pm
Irish American Home Society
(132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033)

Guest of Honor:
Taylor Regan

Opportunity Works CT is honored to present the 2026 ChangeMaker Award to Taylor Regan, Emmy Award-winning anchor/reporter, and long time advocate for the IDD community.
Taylor believes that everyone belongs, and that’s why she continues to use her platform to highlight individuals of all abilities and how they are making our communities better and brighter.
You can watch Taylor Regan weekday mornings on NBC Connecticut Today from 5 – 7 a.m.

2026 OWC Community Partner Award:
Applied Rubber & Plastics, Inc.

Event MC:
Keith McGilvery- The Good News Guy!

DJ:
Mike Pekarovic

Food for the evening provided by
Executive Chef Amy Conger of
1844 House An American Bistro (Potsdam, NY / 1844house.com/)

~Open bar cocktail hour~
~Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert~
~Entertainment~
~Raffles, silent & live auctions~

Help us make the night magical! Sponsor this event or send in a raffle donation here!