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GREAT BARRINGTON — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, has announced the names of seven honorees receiving recognition at the eighth annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on May 20. The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector. “There were many excellent nominees this year, however, the judges found consensus very easily based on the impact these honorees have had both on their organizations and in our community,” said Liana Toscanini, founder of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.
A panel of 22 judges from the business and nonprofit sectors deliberated via Zoom to choose honorees in each of seven categories from among 50 nominations. The honorees are: Board Leadership: Cynthia Farr Brown, Berkshire County Historical Society Executive Leadership: Melissa Canavan, Berkshire Immigrant Center Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership: Rachael Bentz, AIRY (Arts in Recovery for Youth) Rock Star: Lauren Smith, Fairview Hospital Unsung Hero: Chris Ciepiela, Berkshire Horseworks Volunteer: Pamela Conroy Breslin, Literacy Network Lifetime Achievement: Jane Winn, Berkshire Environmental Action Team The awards breakfast will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
May 20 at the Country Club of Pittsfield. The event will feature breakfast and networking, a performance by Youth Alive, and presentation of awards. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at npcberkshires.
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