PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire has announced the finalists for the 2018 Berkshire Trendsetter Awards that will be presented at the eighth annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 13 at the new Proprietor’s Lodge on Pontoosuc Lake.
The 1Berkshire Trendsetter Awards showcase Berkshire-based individuals and businesses who demonstrate excellence in several areas. Each year these winners are the highlight of the annual Celebrate the Berkshires event.
This year saw the most nominations were received this year since the awards began. More than 140 businesses, organizations and individuals were nominated in the following categories: Comprehensive Marketing Campaign, Creative Economy Standout, Entrepreneur/Visionary of the Year, Growing/Advancing the Berkshire Economy, Newcomer of the Year, Nonprofit Impact, and Under 40 Change-Maker.
Here is the list of all the 2018 Berkshire Trendsetter finalists:
Comprehensive Marketing Campaign
Berkshire Theater Festival 90th Anniversary Celebration
Community Access to The Arts (CATA)
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Greylock WORKS
The Mastheads
Creative Economy Standout
B&B Micro Manufacturing
Dr. Lisa Donovan / MCLA
Framework
The Stationery Factory
WAM Theatre
Growing/Advancing the Berkshire Economy
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Interprint USA
The New Taconic High School
The Norad Mill / Moresi & Associates
Newcomer of the Year
Berkshire Scenic Rail's Hoosac Valley Service
Allyn Burrows & Adam Davis, Shakespeare & Company
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Peter Oleskiewicz of Desperados
David York of Museum of Dog/Bowlin on the River
Nonprofit Impact
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Children & Families
Hillcrest Educational Centers
Mass Audubon Berkshire Sanctuaries
The Brien Center
Under 40 Change-Maker
Krystle Gallo
Rabbi Neil Hirsch
Mindi Morin
Colin Ovitsky
Geeg Wiles
Entrepreneur/Visionary of the Year
Stephen Boyd of Boyd Technologies / Berkshire Innovation Center
Becky and Caleb Miner of Miner Combat
Laura Shack of Firefly Gastropub & White Iris
Ben Svenson of Tourists
Eric Taylor of The Lake House & Proprietor's Lodge
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.
Your Comments
iBerkshires.com welcomes critical, respectful dialogue. Name-calling, personal attacks, libel, slander or foul language is not allowed. All comments are reviewed before posting and will be deleted or edited as necessary.
No Comments
Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NBUW Executive Director Patti Messina recognizes two 'dynamic' women retiring this year: Janice Broderick and Christine MacBeth.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others.
Among them was state Rep. John Barrett III, former longtime mayor of North Adams, who was recognized not only for his efforts on behalf of the city for so many years but a "softer side" not always apparent.
The celebration was NBUW's sixth annual Spirit of Caring Awards, held at Norad Mill and attended by its member agencies, sponsors and community members. The room was packed at 3 West for the presentations of the Spirit of the Future Award to Officer Stephanie Mirante, the newly named Steve Green Spirit of Community Award to Wild Oats and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award to Barrett. Also recognized was Adams Heating & Plumbing for campaign of the year. Barrett also provided a proclamation from the House to his fellow recipients.
Executive Director Patti Messina first wanted to recognize two women who are retiring after years of serving the community: Janice Broderick of the Elizabeth Freeman Center and Christine Macbeth, president and CEO of the Brien Center.
"They leave behind a legacy of dedication, commitment and hard work to this community," she said. "We salute you and thank you for your accomplishments."
Sharon DeMyer-Nemser and Ellen Sutherland, both members of the board of directors, presented Barrett, elected to the House in 2017, with the award.
"Although John really needs no introduction, we would like to take a moment to review John's past and storied history in our community," said DeMyer-Nemser, ticking off accomplishments including fighting for the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and convincing political leaders that arts and culture are vital components in building a strong creative economy in the Berkshires during his 26 years as mayor and representing North Berkshire on Beacon Hill.
The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others. click for more
The closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.
click for more
Spring arriving in all its raucous and deliberate awakening is heralded by a symphony of vanguard spring peepers, hyla crucifer, that transform the cold and drear into a circus of vivacious trilling. click for more