Patricia “Pat” Vampatella, a member of the Board of Directors of SeniorsPlus who was its Board Chair until this past June, was recognized by UnitedHealthcare as one of their 2022 New England Champions, proving that “Amazing Knows No Age,” on June 30 at an awards dinner that was held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Vampatella was one of six individuals in New England who received the award, which celebrates New Englanders 65 and older who make extraordinary contributions to the health and well-being of their communities. She was recognized for her contributions to her community through her volunteer work at SeniorsPlus.
The award was presented to Vampatella by Doug Flutie, former National Football League quarterback and recipient of the 1984 Heisman Trophy.
“Pat has always been a force on the board, championing our strategic planning efforts so they become realities and other initiatives,” said Betsy Sawyer-Manter, President and CEO of SeniorsPlus, who nominated Vampatella for the award.
A resident of New Gloucester, Vampatella has volunteered for SeniorsPlus for almost 20 years, mostly at the board level. In 2017, SeniorsPlus presented her with its annual Margaret Ross Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteerism. A registered nurse, she has taught at colleges and worked at hospitals in the area.
Photo: Pat Vampatella, a member of the Board of Directors of SeniorsPlus, (center), stands with Mary Snyder, CEO, UnitedHealthcare, and football legend Doug Flutie, after receiving her UnitedHealthcare New England Champion award for her volunteerism at SeniorsPlus.