BHS Named WWCMA WorkWell Massachusetts Awards Honorable Mention

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) was named a 2025 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program Honorable Mention recipient in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion by the Worksite Wellness Council of MA (WWCMA), powered by Healthiest Employers.

This award recognizes BHS's achievements in providing best-in-class programs and supporting employees through a culture of well-being, stated a press release.

"This statewide recognition of our Wellness at Work team is well deserved," said Darlene Rodowicz, BHS President & CEO. "These exceptional health professionals tailor wellness strategies, including assessments, high-risk focus, robust risk reduction, on-site/virtual options, and rigorous evaluation, serving many businesses in the region and our own BHS employees."

Berkshire Health Systems Wellness at Work program prioritizes health and quality of life. Beyond mere medical treatment, it addresses total costs—absences, disabilities, compensation, productivity, and organizational impact, continued a press release.

"Due to the collective efforts and remarkable dedication of the wellness community, the competition for this year's awards was exceptionally fierce," says Barb Petersen, WWCMA Board Director and Co-Chair of the Awards & Recognition Committee. "The innovative approaches and high standards set by organizations across Massachusetts made this year's selection process particularly challenging, underscoring the significant progress we're making in advancing workplace wellness."

WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. WWCMA is partnering with Healthiest Employers, in recognizing people-first organizations who a proactive approach to employee health.

"This year's awards were especially exciting with a notable increase in first-time applicants and winners," says Archana Kansagra, WWCMA Board Director, Co-Chair of the Awards & Recognition Committee, and founder of the WorkWell MA Awards program. "It's inspiring to see so many new organizations stepping up and showcasing their commitment to workplace wellness. Their fresh perspectives and innovative programs have inspired meaningful change within their organizations and we're looking forward to giving them a platform to share their best practices."

WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. WWCMA is partnering with Healthiest Employers, in recognizing people-first organizations who a proactive approach to employee health.


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Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant Applications

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council tentatively approved 15 partially funded and fully funded grant applications for local events and initiatives. 
 
The town received 41 applications from venues across the Berkshires, including organizations in Becket, Sheffield, Pittsfield, and, of course, Dalton. 
 
The state Cultural Council awarded the town council $8,000 for the 2026 fiscal year, however, the council also has a carryover of $1,000 from last year. 
 
The council tentatively approved requests from Grow Dalton Inc., the Community Recreation Association, Craneville Parent Teacher Organization, Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center, and more. 
 
Although the council approved these grant applications, the decisions are not final for two weeks as applicants have a chance to appeal. 
 
After independently ranking each event and a lengthy discussion, councilors decided to fund 15 events and initiatives including concerts, art programming, educational programs and events, a festival for seniors, and more. 
 
The members ranked each of the application with a scoring matrix that had the following criteria: whether the program or event ties in with the town’s Community Health Needs Assessment, if there are measurable outcome, whether it focuses on one or more target populations, if they have financial support from other nonprofits or community organizations, whether the event takes place in Dalton, and whether the event benefits Dalton residents. 
 
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