Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Photo Contest

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — ?The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on all photographers, amateur and professional, to submit an image or images that represent enjoying the Southern Berkshires.
 
According to a press release, Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's magazine-size publication helps both visitors and locals explore the Southern Berkshires. They are looking for photos that show off the region as a four-season destination.
 
?Subjects could include the outdoors, food, arts & culture, shopping, sports, recreation, agriculture and more.
 
As in past years, a photo entry cannot contain any distinguishable advertising or business entity.
 
There is no limit on the number of entries per person.
 
Winners will be selected via an anonymous vote by our Membership and PR Committee.
 
The winning photos will be featured on the cover of the 2023-24 Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce brochure with photo credit to the photographers.
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The images must be high resolution (300 dpi or greater) and submitted digitally to office.sberkchamber@gmail.com by March 27, 2023. 
 
 
 

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Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

More than 200 people attended the award ceremony at Kripalu. Some 62 nominations were submitted in seven categories. See more photos here.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — More than 200 people gathered at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health on Tuesday morning to recognize individuals who better the community through non-profit organizations.
 
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski. 
 
For the second year in a row, Kids 4 Harmony performed during the the ceremony. The chamber players, who are the most advanced students in the program, performed two pieces of which one was composed by a student. 
 
A panel of 21 judges from schools, businesses, and nonprofits combed through 62 nominations for the annual awards. They were solicited in seven categories: Executive Leadership, Board Leadership, Volunteer, Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership, Rock Star, Unsung Hero, and Lifetime Achievement. 
 
The morning was described as the "Oscars for the Nonprofits." During the ceremony, NPC founder Liana Toscanini and state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier helped distribute the awards, House and Senate citations, and front newspaper pages made by NPC partner The Berkshire Eagle.  
 
Also recognized was longtime state Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli, who is leaving his seat after 11 terms. 
 
Although unable to attend the ceremony, Attorney General Andrea Campbell thanked the award recipients for the work they do in a video clip. 
 
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