Latoyia Edwards was honored at The New England Council's 2023 Annual Celebration on Thursday at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
Latoyia Edwards was honored at The New England Council's 2023 Annual Celebration on Thursday at the Omni Boston Hotel at the SeaportThe New England Council, the nation’s oldest regional business association, honored a total of four respected leaders as ‘New Englanders of the Year’ at itsEdwards was honored alongside Dr. Jim O’Connell, president, Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program; Pamela D.A. Reeve, chair of the board, American Tower Corporation; and the Honorable Martin J.
Edwards called her acceptance speech the hardest she's ever had to write because her mom, who died in February 2022, was not in the crowd cheering her on."Her tireless investment of unconditional love and passion are a huge part of why I stand here tonight," Edwards said through tears.
In closing, Edwards said,"To the members of the New England Council, thank you for seeing me, for truly seeing me. This is just the beginning. I promise to carry the mantle of 60+ years of excellent leadership that is synonymous with the title New Englander of the year."A New England native, Edwards joined NBC10 Boston and NECN in 2005.