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. Individual tickets purchased do not reserve a table, you must purchase a table of ten. Individual payments for a table of ten will not be allowed.
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
To Be Announced!
Bio coming soon.
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.
Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Gala Sponsors!
Rideshare
Welcome Reception
Recovery Kit
Specialty Food Table
Event Patron
Event Patron
Name Badges
Cookies
Champagne Wall
Event Contributor
Event Contributor
Event Contributor
Friends of BEPC
Event Cancellation and Substitution Policy
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.
To view BEPC's Photo/Video Release Policy, please click here.
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