Mark your calendars for the 2026 BEPC Annual Gala at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. There will be a small block of rooms available at the Marriott for those looking to stay the evening.
The BEPC Annual Gala is a celebration of the Council, the 2026 Excellence Award recipient, the 2026 President’s Award recipient, and the transition of our presidents.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ET - Leadership Reception (invite only - please watch your inbox for the RSVP link) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm ET - Welcome Reception, Main Event, After Party
Registration will close on Friday, May 8, 2026, allowing for BEPC to confirm that all planning details finalized for the evening. We are not able to accommodate additional advance or onsite registrations. We appreciate
your understanding and look forward to seeing you on May 21, 2026.
We are able to accommodate substitutions (1:1), refer to the Event Cancellation and Substitution Policy at the bottom of this page. A registrant may send a substitute person to the Annual Gala in their place.
Important:
Members must be logged in to receive the discounted early bird and regular registration rate.
A limited number of tables will be available for purchase, all other tables will be open seating for individual tickets.
Individual tickets purchased do not reserve a table. Guests with individual tickets can still choose to sit together at a table upon arrival.
Individual payments and/or promocode use for a table of ten cannot be accomodated.
BEPC wishes to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently from other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services as identified in the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you require special assistance, please specify during the registration process.
Excellence Award
Meet Your 2026 Excellence Award Winner
Amy R. Lonergan
Amy R. Lonergan is a partner at Day Pitney and business unit leader of the firm’s private client department, where she advises individuals and families on all aspects of estate and transfer tax planning. Her practice centers on
crafting sophisticated, tailored strategies to help clients transfer wealth to future generations in a way that reflects their legacy and intentions while minimizing tax exposure. She works closely with business owners, entrepreneurs,
real estate developers, and private equity and hedge fund principals. In addition to her planning work, Amy regularly serves as a professional trustee and counsels individuals and financial institutions on matters involving
probate, trust administration, estate settlement, and fiduciary litigation.
She has extensive experience in all aspects of complex estate planning, including tax-efficient gifting, asset protection, and the use of
entities such as partnerships and LLCs. Her work often incorporates advanced tools like GRATs, QPRTs, installment sales to grantor trusts, life insurance trusts, and charitable remainder trusts.
Actively engaged
in both the legal and broader community, Amy has twice served on the Boston Estate Planning Council Board of Directors, in addition to serving as chair of several BEPC committees. She is a Fellow of the American College of
Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a member of Day Pitney’s Executive Board. Amy is also the current vice chair of the Malden Catholic Board of Trustees, the first woman to serve in that role in more than 90 years.
Amy earned her JD, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She lives in Medford, Massachusetts, with her husband, Jay, and daughters, Grace and Violet.
President's Award
Meet Your 2026 President's Award Recipient
To Be Announced!
Bio coming soon.
Emcee
Meet Your 2026 Emcee
Anthony Everett
Anthony Everett is the Emmy Award-winning anchor of WCVB Channel 5’s nightly newsmagazine, “Chronicle.” He joined the program in September 2005. He has also served as co-anchor of NewsCenter 5 at 5, 5:30, 6 and 11PM.
Everett has been honored with multiple Emmy Awards, including Emmys in 2024 for his behind the scenes look at the Boston Red Sox, and in 2023 for his discussion of police procedures following the death of Tyre Nichols.
In 2016, Everett won Emmys for his reporting on Education, and for his reporting on the high incidence of cancer among Boston Firefighters. In 2019 and 2015, he received Emmy Awards for his reporting on Alzheimer’s as a societal
concern. He also received the Emmy for hosting a special on Holiday Lights in 2015 and for a special on the Boston Pops 125th anniversary in 2011. His work as host of “Chronicle” was recognized with an Emmy in 2010. He also
was honored with Emmys for his reporting on the recycling industry in 2009, and for a report on special education in 2008. In 2015, Everett received a first place National Headliner award for Health and Science reporting. Also
in 2010, The Improper Bostonian magazine named “Chronicle” Boston’s Best Local TV Program.
Everett has served as WCVB’s senior correspondent for major national events and breaking news and has regularly contributed
to special reports for all WCVB newscasts. His strong reporting skills have helped WCVB garner multiple prestigious awards, including the Edward R. Murrow Awards for News Series and News Documentary in 2013, the Associated
Press Awards for Investigative Reporting and Documentary Reporting in 2012, and the National Headliner Award for Breaking News in 2003.
Everett previously served as co-anchor of the station’s Midday, 6 and
11 PM weekend newscasts. During this period, Everett twice received recognition from the National Headliner Awards in the category of “Spot News.”
In 2000, Everett shared the “Best Newscast” award from the
Associated Press for his work in the early evening. Also in 2000, readers of The Improper Bostonian magazine voted Everett “Best Newscaster” in Boston. He has won numerous additional awards, including the 1996 National Headliner
Award and Massachusetts Broadcasters Association First Place award for spot news coverage. In 1993, the RTNDA recognized him with the “Continuing Coverage” award and in 1991 he received an award from the Associated Press in
the same category.
Everett’s dedication to charitable work has led to collaborations with organizations such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Habitat for Humanity, the Muscular Dystrophy Association,
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, the Boston Ballet, the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the Home for Little Wanderers, Derby Academy, and more. As a longtime advocate, volunteer and board member for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Everett was honored with the Public Education Award in 1992, and in 2006 received one of the Society’s highest honors, the Partners in Progress Award.
Everett began his tenure at WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 in 1990
as a general assignment reporter. Prior to joining Channel 5, Everett was a general assignment reporter and weekday anchor on the 6 and 11 PM newscasts at WVIT-TV, the NBC affiliate in Hartford, CT. Everett began his professional
broadcasting career in 1984 as a sports reporter and anchor at KSPN-TV in Aspen, Colo. He later became KSPN’s news director and remained with the station until 1987.
Everett is a graduate of Tufts University in Medford,
MA. He has taught journalism classes at Tufts in their Film and Media Studies Program. He has also lectured and spoken at Boston College, Harvard Business School, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and many other educational
and community groups throughout New England. Everett is an FAA-certified and licensed drone pilot and enjoys aerial photography, skiing, cycling, boating, and fishing as hobbies.
Annual Gala Refunds and Cancellations The deadline to receive a full refund is May 1, 2026. All cancellation requests must be received in writing via email at bepc@bepc.org. Refunds are
subject to a $50.00 processing fee.
Annual Gala Substitutions A registrant may send a substitute person to the Annual Gala in their place. Requests for substitutions should be sent in writing by email to
bepc@bepc.org, by May 8, 2026. We are able to accommodate a limited number of onsite substitutions.
Annual Gala Onsite Registrations We are not able to accommodate onsite registrations. We are able to accommodate substitutions, see above.
To view BEPC's Event Cancellation & Substitution Policy, please click here. To view BEPC's Code of Conduct Policy, please
click here.
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