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10/31/2025
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MADD RI recognizes Whip Tikoian as Legislator of the Year
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 STATE HOUSE – MADD Rhode Island today honored Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian as its Legislator of the Year in recognition of his ongoing efforts to keep Rhode Island’s roadways safe from impaired drivers.
“I am deeply humbled to receive this award, and I am incredibly honored to be recognized alongside so many heroes who work tirelessly to make our roads safer. Thank you, MADD Rhode Island, for your advocacy and leadership, which makes a powerful difference in our state. To the 2025 award honorees, thank you for your courage, compassion, and conviction. Your dedication saves lives, brings comfort to families, and strengthens communities across our state. Impaired driving remains one of the most preventable causes of tragedy on our roads. Together, lawmakers, law enforcement, advocates, and citizens alike must remain steadfast in our commitment to ending it once and for all,” said Whip Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Providence, Lincoln).
Whip Tikoian received the award during MADD RI’s 2025 Awards Recognition Breakfast, held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Legislator of the Year is awarded to a statewide or local legislator who has championed causes and legislation to prevent underage drinking; stop, prevent, and punish DUI offenses; and assist in providing services to victims. Whip Tikoian has sponsored and supported several related pieces of legislation, including a 2023 law requiring that driver’s education courses include information regarding the dangers of driving under the influence of marijuana and a 2024 law extending the “lookback” period for repeat offenses of driving under the influence.
Hosted by the Tori Lynn Andreozzi Foundation, the event also featured the presentation of several other awards, including:
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Rhode Island State Police Trooper Christopher Ramos as DUI Officer of the Year
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Jamestown Police Office Liam Robberson as Rookie of the Year
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Tiverton Police Officer Jacqueline Smaldone as SRO of the Year
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The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI as Community Outreach Champion
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Amanda Corp of the Warren Prevention Coalition as Educator of the Year
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Ana Giron of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office as Victim Advocate of the Year
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Bob Feltz of MADD RI’s Board of Directors as Volunteer of the Year
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Warren Police Lt. Christopher Perreault as Unsung Hero
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Ernie Nardolillo of the Olde Theatre Diner as Business Champion
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Dorothy Logiodice of Youth Driven as Youth Outreach Champion
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The East Providence Youth Council as Youth Champion
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John J. Tassoni Jr. of Recovery TV as Media Champion
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Alison Fonseca of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office as Friend of MADD
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Joseph Amoroso for Excellence in Service
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Denise G. Alves for Lifetime Achievement
Additionally, MADD RI highlighted the work of law enforcement officers across the state through the presentation of DUI Achievement Pins.
Photo: Cathy Andreozzi presents Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian with MADD Rhode Island's Legislator of the Year Award.
For more information, contact:
Greg Pare, Director of Communications for the Senate
State House Room 112
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 276-5558
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