2024 BERKSHIRE NONPROFIT AWARDS HONOREES CHOSEN!
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, has announced the names of 7 honorees receiving recognition at the 7th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on May 21. The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector.
A panel of 21 judges from the business and nonprofit sectors deliberated via Zoom to choose honorees in each of 7 categories from among 62 nominations. The 2024 honorees are:
Board Leadership:
Kate Barton/Berkshire Immigrant Center
Executive Leadership:
Jessica Vecchia/Roots Rising
Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership:
Noelia Salinetti/Monument Mountain High School Senior
Rock Star:
Brenda Petell/Berkshire United Way
Unsung Hero:
Karen Richards/Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center/WAM Theatre/
Du Bois Freedom Center/The Mount
Volunteer:
Judith Wesselman/Berkshire Community Action Council
Lifetime Achievement:
Chris Melski/Berkshire County ARC
The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards breakfast will take place on May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kripalu Yoga Center in Stockbridge. The celebration will feature breakfast and networking, a performance by Kids4Harmony, remarks by Kripalu CEO Robert Mulhall, a video message from Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and the presentation of awards.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at On Campus Paid Registration. Please note that Kripalu’s registration system cannot accept multiple ticket orders. Each ticket must be purchased separately. Also, you must accept their “terms & conditions” liability waiver that will pop up when ordering.
JOIN OUR BREAKFAST CLUB!
Individuals and small businesses who would like to sponsor this celebratory event can join our BREAKFAST CLUB! Breakfast Club Sponsors are widely recognized in all event materials including a special insert in The Berkshire Eagle!
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