The Full List - Meet the 21 Who Made a Difference in RI in 2021

The Full List - Meet the 21 Who Made a Difference in RI in 2021

Welcome to GoLocal's annual recognition of the people, businesses, and trends that defined the year.

Read the profiles of all of the 21 Who Made a Difference in 2021.

This past year, had some of the highest highs and some of the most heartbreaking lows, including more than 1,000 who died from COVID-19.

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"For many 2021 was a year of reflection. They envisioned new careers, faced anxiety over the economy and the pandemic, but even during these difficult times many achieved at their highest levels," said Josh Fenton, CEO and co-founder of GoLocal24.

The year will be remembered for its amazing accomplishments and head-scratching failures.

Each year GoLocal identifies those that have transformed and changed the state -- for better or for worse.

For over a decade, we have identified approximately 200 Rhode Islanders who have made a difference.

See the full list of those we have recognized in the years past below.