Bashevkin Receives Commissioners Leadership Award
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Al Bashevkin, executive director of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, was presented with the 2015 Commissioners Leadership Award at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s annual Ounce of Prevention Conference held April 7 in Worcester.
The Commissioner's Leadership Award recognizes exceptional leadership in promoting healthier and more equitable communities and in convening partners to advance this work. It acknowledges and celebrates the extraordinary work of an individual in convening multiple partners to work together for healthier communities. Bashevkin has demonstrated long-term commitment towards improvement of community health and through this award, is recognized for his nearly three decade leadership of the coalition and commitment to improving the quality of life of those in northern Berkshire County.
In presenting the award, Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel said Bashevkin has led efforts to bring and retain many resources to Berkshire County.
"The many programs Al has introduced and sustained are diverse and far reaching across the community," she said. "He has demonstrated long term commitment to community and to improving health, and through this award he is recognized for nearly three decades of leadership of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and his dedication toward improving the health of those in Northern Berkshire County."
Under Bashevkin’s leadership, the Coalition has created innovative and effective initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and community, prevent alcohol and substance abuse, cultivate public health, foster economic development, mitigate poverty, support youth development, and build bridges between residents and service agencies. Many of the region's institutions address these challenges as a result of Bashevkin's and nbCC's grassroots efforts.
The timing for Bashevkin's recognition is apt as he prepares to leave his role at nbCC this spring.
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts by organizing, supporting, and empowering the community. It places particular emphasis on strengthening neighborhoods and community life; preventing alcohol/substance abuse; fostering economic development; mitigating poverty; supporting positive youth development and building bridges between residents and service agencies. For more information, visit www.nbccoalition.org.
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