Special Recognition For Our Work
Shri Awards
& Recognitions
Shri Yoga's innovative classes and unique approach to wellness have been highly recognized, resulting in various awards applauding its commitment to fostering community well-being.
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Rhody Award 2024 (Preserve Rhode Island)
Disability Advocate Award (Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services) 2024
Diversity and Inclusion Professionals: Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award 2024
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine: Yoga Empowerment (July 2024)
Dr. Ruby Roy Dholakia Memorial Award (URI Inclusion Innovation Conference (June 5, 2024)
GrowSmart Rhode Island: 2024 Smart Growth Award: The Pine Street Project
Junior Achievement Rhode Island: Profiles in Excellence 2024
National Ancor Community Builder Award 2024 (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Person of the Year, Pawtucket Hall of Fame, 2023
Fogarty Center "Janet Almeida Community Inclusion Award," 2022
Pawtucket Senior Center (Leon Mathieu) Community Award, 2021
Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards | New England Patriots Foundation | Alison Bologna, 2020
Looking Upwards "Making the Difference" Community Partner Award, May 2019
The ARC of Bristol County, Community Award, 2017
Person of the Year, The Pawtucket Foundation, 2015
The Rhode Island Small Business Entrepreneurial Woman To Watch Award, 2014
Rhode Island Justice Award, nominated and awarded by RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, 2014
Rally for Recovery Advocacy Award, 2014
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine's Best Yoga Outreach, 2013
The Women of Excellence Community Award, on behalf of The Women's Center of Rhode Island, 2013
"Wise Woman" award from the National Organization of Italian American Women, 2013
The Volunteer of the Year Award from LIFE, Inc., 2013
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine Best New Yoga Studio, North, 2012
Providence Business News' 40 Under 40, Class of 2011
Community Award from ARC of Blackstone Valley
Special Recognition Award from the Children's Shelter of Blackstone Valley
Community Award from Venture Community Services
Sturbridge MA
Community Award from the Pawtucket School Department
Bologna’s Shri Bark is Now a Key Nutritional Hit in RI Schools
The story is unlikely. The growing success is inspiring.
For the TV newswoman, her effort to help children, veterans and other members of the community is a journey dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals to find a healthier and more satisfied life.
Health Baked Into Mission
Alison Bologna wakes up each morning at 2:30 a.m. It's partly because she needs to get ready for her job as an anchor at WJAR-TV NBC 10. It's also because she runs an urban-outreach yoga studio. And most recently, it's because she's producing healthy snacks by the thousands that are being consumed almost as fast…
The Dish: Shri Bark Healthy Snacks a Hit at Local Schools
Alison Bologna has devoted much of her time to introducing healthy snacks into schools, and now it’s finally happening. Bologna, known as a WJAR-TV NBC 10 morning news co-anchor, as well as a certified yoga teacher and nonprofit leader, has recently introduced Shri Bark “A Smart School Snack” into local schools.
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Fogarty Center "Janet Almeida Community Inclusion Award," 2022
Pawtucket Senior Center (Leon Mathieu) Community Award, 2021
Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards | New England Patriots Foundation | Alison Bologna, 2020
Looking Upwards "Making the Difference" Community Partner Award, May 2019
The ARC of Bristol County, Community Award, 2017
Person of the Year, The Pawtucket Foundation, 2015
The Rhode Island Small Business Entrepreneurial Woman To Watch Award, 2014
Rhode Island Justice Award, nominated and awarded by RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, 2014
Rally for Recovery Advocacy Award, 2014
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine's Best Yoga Outreach, 2013
The Women of Excellence Community Award, on behalf of The Women's Center of Rhode Island, 2013
"Wise Woman" award from the National Organization of Italian American Women, 2013
The Volunteer of the Year Award from LIFE, Inc., 2013
Rhode Island Monthly Magazine Best New Yoga Studio, North, 2012
Providence Business News' 40 Under 40, Class of 2011
Community Award from ARC of Blackstone Valley
Special Recognition Award from the Children's Shelter of Blackstone Valley
Community Award from Venture Community Services
Sturbridge MA
Community Award from the Pawtucket School Department