EMNA is seeking nominations for the 2025 M. Joseph Manning Award for Community Service!

The Honorable M. Joseph Manning dedicated much of his life to public service and enhancing the lives of Milton residents. For 30 years, from 1966 to 1996, Mr. Manning served as a State Representative for the 7th Norfolk District in Milton and Randolph. He was a member of the Massachusetts Legislators Association; Massachusetts Assessors Association; Milton Town Meeting Member; former member of the Milton Board of Assessors; Milton Park Commission; Milton Yacht Club; American Legion Post #114; Randolph Elks; Milton Kiwanis; DAV and Amvets in Randolph; and was a Marine Corp Veteran of World War II.

The annual M. Joseph Manning Community Service Award is the EMNA’s most prestigious community award. It recognizes Milton residents who share their talent and skills to enrich our community. Only one Milton resident per year (or couples/partners performing services together) can receive the Award. Past winners of the Manning Award include Maritta Cronin, Katherine Haynes Dunphy, John Fleming, Heather Bergin, Shelly Davis, Ed Duffy (posthumously), Robert Sweeney, Kevin Olivieri, Daniel and Ann Louise Sullivan.

If you would like to nominate a friend, neighbor or colleague, please fill out and submit our nomination form HERE by November 30th. If you would prefer a paper copy, please email us at 02186emna@gmail.com.