2018 Gold Medal Dinner Honoring James T. Brett
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Seaport Boston Hotel
The Éire Society of Boston awarded the 2018 Gold Medal to Dorchester native and President and CEO of the New England Council, James T. Brett.
The Gold Medal is awarded annually to a person or persons who exemplify the best of Irish culture and ideals. It is presented to those who have made significant contributions in their field of expertise which benefit society.
Among his many interests and achievements, Brett is a dedicated advocate for the physically and mentally challenged. He served as the Chairman of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities and continues to serve as a member. In 2016, Congress appointed Brett to the National Council on Disability.