Honorees Chosen for the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards

11:00AM / Wednesday, March 23, 2022Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires announced the names of 7 honorees receiving recognition at the 5th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on May 24.

The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector.

A panel of 21 judges from the business and nonprofit sectors deliberated via Zoom to choose one honoree in each of 7 categories from among 86 nominations. The honorees are:

Board Leadership: Marie G. Rudden, MD/Berkshire Community Diaper Project

Executive Leadership: Ananda Timpane/Railroad Street Youth Project

Lifetime Achievement: Gerard E. Burke/Hillcrest Educational Centers

Rock Star: Katie Clarke/Community Access to the Arts (CATA)

Samya Rose Stumo Youth Leadership: Jade Schnauber/Lever, Inc.

Unsung Hero: Courtney Kimball/Construct Inc.

Volunteer: Charles Bonenti/Berkshire Immigrant Center

"The process of judging many excellent nominations was educational, inspiring, and extremely difficult," said Liana Toscanini, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. "Truly, each nominee deserves recognition and thanks for their dedication and humanity."

On May 24, Representative William "Smitty" Pignatelli will co-host a 45-minute virtual event featuring a presentation to the honorees, a message of inspiration from Lieutenant Governor Polito, entertainment by Music in Common, and a drawing for a $3,000 cash prize for one nonprofit in attendance.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
12:58PM / Saturday, September 12, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001.

Hundreds of community members gathered outside the Fire Department for the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial featuring a steel I-beam salvaged from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.

The monument marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and its effect reached far and wide beyond New York, said Deputy Fire Chief James Mead.

"There are moments in our lives that become markers of time. Moments when we remember not only what happened, but where we were, who was beside us, and how the world somehow felt different afterwards," Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove said.

"For those of us who experienced September 11, 2001 — it is one of those moments for us to share."

The acquisition of the beam was a multi-year effort initiated by the late Andy Moro, former commander of American Legion Post 298 in Housatonic, and was carried on by the Legion's second vice commander, John Morris.

Morris said he was able to obtain the warped steel I-beam through connections he made during his time as a New York City firefighter.

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