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.

  • 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

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Bologna’s Shri Bark is Now a Key Nutritional Hit in RI Schools

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​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.

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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…

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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