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SAVE THE DATE for our 9th Annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards! -May 19, 2026

 

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC), in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, will host the 9th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday, May 19 at Country Club of Pittsfield from 8:30-10:30am. The awards recognize exceptional work being done by individuals in the nonprofit sector.

2026 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BERKSHIRE NONPROFIT AWARDS

 

Nominations are being solicited from across the Berkshires in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Rock Star, Unsung Hero, Volunteer, Youth Leadership and Lifetime Achievement. One honoree in each category will be chosen by a panel of judges and profiled in a The Berkshire Eagle. Nominations are due Friday, March 13th by 5pm. 

 

Those seeking tips on how to create a good nomination can find suggestions online, as well as samples of winning nominations. Additionally, one-on-one writing assistance with creating a nomination is available. These tools were designed to encourage more and diverse nominations.

 

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is currently seeking sponsors for this celebratory event which is made possible by local businesses and foundations.

 

Sponsorship info

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Check out the 2025 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Highlights with links to event photos and video.

Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
2025 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Honorees from left to right: Pamela Conroy Breslen, Rachael Bentz, Jane Winn, Cynthia Farr Brown, Melissa Canavan, Lauren Smith, Chris Ciepiela Tricia McCormack Photography