The 2026 RVMS Annual Meeting and The Rozzies
- director8494
- May 6
- 2 min read
Last week, we gathered at The Substation to review our past year and celebrate our wins. It was a true community celebration that brought together RVMS staff, board members, and volunteers, business owners, and community members. We also presented our 2025 Volunteer and Board of the Year, as well as the winners of The Rozzies! Congratulations to all our winners and nominees! To learn more about what we accomplished last year, view our full Annual Report here:
We were honored to be joined by Mayor Michelle Wu, who presented a proclamation declaring April 30 "Courtney Pong Day" in the City of Boston. Courtney is an RVMS board member and our former board president. She has emceed countless events for us with her unmatched stage presence, and last year, upon recognizing a gap in our programming and an opportunity to celebrate our local business community, she created The Rozzies, our community awards celebration. Courtney also owns The Rozzie Square Theater and runs ComedySportz Boston, providing a space and an outlet for comedy, improv, and more in our neighborhood. She is a community leader and couldn't be more deserving of this honor.

2025 Volunteer and Business of the Year
Volunteer of the Year: Maggie Belfi
Business of the Year: The Substation
The Rozzies Winners
Best New Business: Russ & Mimi’s
Most Collaborative Business: Rozzie Bound
Most Family-Friendly Experience: sweeties
Best Place to Learn or Grow: Roslindale Branch of the BPL
Best Entertainment Experience or Event: Roslindale Porch Fest
Best Community Space: The Square Root
Best Venue: The Substation
Best Sit-Down Meal: Sophia’s Grotto
Best Takeout: Shanti
Best Spot to Meet a Friend: Midnight Morning
Best Wellness Spot: Rozzie Fitness
Best Spot for a Glow-Up: Centre Cuts
Best Shopping: Birch St. House & Garden
Best Service: Wallpaper City
Hidden Gem: Exodus Bagels
Quirkiest Thing in Roslindale: Bay State Model Railroad Museum
The Rozzie Spirit Award: City Councilor Enrique Pepén
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Photos by Chris McIntosh









































































































