Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll

The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is more than a game—it's a celebration of the educators who shape our future. This year, we're thrilled to announce grants to 15 exceptional New England educators as part of our annual Honor Roll awards. These individuals exemplify dedication, innovation, and passion in their schools and communities.

Meet the 2024 Monster Finalists

Joshua Ifebhor: A paraprofessional and coach from Boston who empowers students through education and basketball.
Rick Sheehan: An assistant principal and coach from Burlington, Massachusetts who instills values and supports students beyond the classroom.
Lauren Remington: An instructor from Calais, Maine who provides personalized support and enriches her students' educational experiences.

The Semifinalists

The semifinalists for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll are a diverse group of educators from across New England, each making a unique impact on their schools and students. Through innovative teaching, mentorship, and dedication to student well-being, they inspire academic excellence and personal growth, creating positive, inclusive learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.

Equitable and quality education for all

Wasabi is thrilled to partner with Fenway Sports Management to not only bring the Wasabi Fenway Bowl to life, but to also advance the game’s mission to support equitable and quality education in communities across New England.

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Our mission

At the Wasabi Fenway Bowl, our mission is simple but profound: to celebrate the spirit of football and give back to our community.

We're not just about touchdowns; we're about touchlines, bringing together fans from all walks of life to cheer for something greater than the game itself.

2024 Game Day Logistics

The 3rd annual Wasabi Fenway Bowl will take place on December 28 at 11 a.m. ET.

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History

Beyond the Green: A Wasabi Fenway Bowl Journey

This vibrant documentary series explores the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and its growing influence in Boston and throughout New England by way of college football and the Honor Roll program. With its blend of thrilling sports action and a look at the resilience of New England educators, the five-episode series delves into Fenway Park's football legacy, the Bowl's origins, the Honor Roll initiative, behind-the-scenes planning, and game-day highlights.

Fenway Bowl Honor Roll

Cheering on the unsung heroes

Launched in 2020, the Honor Roll recognizes educators, administrators, and support staff from across New England. We applaud these educators for their exceptional contributions during challenging times. These heroes have a positive impact on students that will last a lifetime.

Honor roll finalists

2024 Executive Committee

Meet the people who make it all happen

Our 18-member executive committee—comprised of regional business, education, and non-profit community leaders—provides strategic recommendations to foster our educational and community-oriented mission.

With years of experience in sports management, they bring expertise, innovation, and a shared love for the game to the forefront.

Peggy Byrd, Chief Marketing Officer, Boston Globe Media
Dr. Joseph Cooper, Chair, Sport Leadership & Administration Program & Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Black Life – UMass Boston
Gene DeFilippo, Senior Executive Director – Turnkey Sports & Entertainment
Avery Esdaile, Senior Director of Athletics – Boston Public Schools
David Gibbons, Executive Director – Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Erin Gilroy, Consultant – Marriott International
Dave Hart, Founder & Owner – Athletics Legacy Partners
Erin McDermott, Director of Athletics – Harvard University
Robert Noonan, Chief Information Security Officer – Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

Stephanie Pappas – Vice President of International and Sports Sales, Meet Boston
Jim Rooney, Chief Executive Officer – Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Bekah Salwasser, Executive Vice President, Social Impact – Boston Red Sox, Executive Director – Red Sox Foundation
Kathryn Saunders – Senior Director of Partnerships and Community Relations, Greater Boston YMCA
Martha Sheridan, President & CEO – Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Chris Smith, President & Executive Director – Boston After School & Beyond (BASB)
Adam Whitfield, Director, Member Engagement – WHOOP
Michael Welts, Chief Marketing Officer – Wasabi Technologies
Julie Barry, Vice President, Global Brand and Communications – Wasabi Technologies

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Education, community, and college football

Learn about our 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl

Who played

Featured teams

The 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl featured Southern Methodist University (SMU) from the American Athletic Conference (ACC) and Boston College from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Tickets and more details on the Wasabi Fenway Bowl can be found at the game’s website, Facebook, Twitter, and on Instagram @FenwayBowl.

Who won

And the winner is...

The Boston College Eagles defeated the SMU Mustangs 23-14 in the 2023 Wasabi Fenway Bowl on December 28, 2023.

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