2018 Visionary Awards

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The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce 2018 Visionary Awards - Celebrating innovation, discovery & visionaries in our community! 

Join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize innovators from the business, institutional, and nonprofit communities who are truly making a difference in Cambridge and beyond! 

2018 Visionary Awards Recipients: 
Sanofi Genzyme and its ASMD Rare Disease Development Project for its dedication and compassion to discovering pioneering “firsts” in rare disease breakthroughs.
 
Dr. Wenyuan Shi and the team at The Forsyth Institute for their collaborative STEM program “Forsyth Student Scholars” and their global initiative on sharing the effects of oral health on overall wellness. 
 
Validated Learning Company for developing a cutting-edge technology platform that uses machine learning to help advance global education.
 
CarGurus Inc. for creating a revolutionary technology that promotes a more transparent automotive marketplace, while also nurturing a socially conscious workplace.
 
Transportation initiatives by Harvard and MIT which advance impactful environmental and sustainability policies that are setting a new standard in safety and efficiency.
 
The Center for External Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals for establishing strategic partnerships to advance transformative medicines that help patients live better lives.
 
Just-A-Start for fostering opportunity through its IT Careers Program, serving low-to moderate-income adults making professional growth accessible and a reality.