Mass Humanities will be holding a virtual presentation of the Massachusetts Governor’s Awards on Oct. 25, and announced that Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman and Founder of the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project Jessie little doe Baird will be recognized at the event.

Jessie will be receiving the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. The award is an annual fundraiser for the Northampton-based Mass Humanities meant to recognize people who exemplify “an appreciation of the humanities” through their actions.

Each year the Mass Humanities’ board of directors nominate several individuals who are chosen by Gov. Charlie Baker. This year, the presentation of the awards will be virtual.

“We are thrilled to be presenting the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities,” Brian Boyles, the executive director of the nonprofit, said, in a statement. “While this year will be virtual, it will be nothing short of personal. After all, it is our duty as a humanities organization to celebrate those who continue to make a difference and make sure their story and work is heard.”

This year’s recipients include:

Jessie Little Doe Baird, Indigenous Language Preservationist, co-founder and director of the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project.
Alfred Griggs, decorated Marine, director of the Beveridge Family Foundation and Leadership Pioneer Valley, philanthropist, and former Mass Humanities board member.
Lee Pelton, 12th president of Emerson College in Boston, nationally and internationally known speaker and writer on the value of a liberal education and the importance of leadership development, civic engagement, and diversity in higher education.
Fredericka Stevenson, chair emeritus and cofounder of Summer Search Boston—an organization whose mission is to identify low-income high school youth who demonstrate resilience in overcoming hardship and the desire to help others.

Those looking to attend the online ceremony must register here. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m.