Judy Wilkinson Award

  The Judy Wilkinson Award was instituted in 1997 in memory of Parade Committee member, Judy Wilkinson, who passed away in 1996 after a seventeen year battle with cancer. Judy was the most generous person you could ever meet, often giving what a friend needs before that friend knows it’s a need. Judy usually worked behind the scenes on the operational items that contributed to the Parade’s success. 

Michael grew up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood of Worcester, attending Worcester Central Catholic and Holy Name High schools. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst, with an MBA from Anna Maria College in Paxton. Michael has been an auditor at the Massachusetts Office of the State Auditor for 24 years. He has also worked part time at the DCU Center for 18 years.

Michael was a founding member of the Green Island/Vernon Hill Community Development Corporation, serving as treasurer on the board of directors for 20 years. He is currently a member of the town of Sutton Planning Board as well as the Sutton 4th Committee.

Michael has been a member of the Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee for 18 years. On parade day, he can be found lining up the bands and floats in Division 1, and at the starting line once the whistle blows. 

In his free time, Mike enjoys camping, hiking, golfing and attending sporting events with his wife Michelle and stepdaughters Olivia and Julia while living in Sutton.