GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, has announced the names of 7 honorees receiving recognition at the 8th 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.

 

A panel of 22 judges from the business and nonprofit sectors deliberated via Zoom to choose honorees in each of 7 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

 

"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 Nonprofit Center founder Liana Toscanini. 

 

The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards is made possible by sponsors: Acrisure/Toole Insurance, Berkshire Bank, Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Blackrock Foundation, Brown & Brown Insurance, Doctor Sax House/Dulu Café, Feigenbaum Foundation, Fitzpatrick Trust, Greylock Federal Credit Union, NBT Bank, Tricia McCormack Photography, Warrior Trading, and Williamstown Community Chest.