BArT Announces Junior Book Awards Worth Over $1.75 Million Dollars
ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School presented Junior Book Awards during a ceremony on Monday, June 15, at an all-school assembly.
The recipients were as follows:
The Alfred University Scholars Award is a merit-based scholarship offered to high-achieving junior students. The selected recipient will receive $30,000 per year while attending AU. Based on their transcript and letter of recommendation, they also offer this student admission to Alfred University for Fall 2026 as an Academic Explorer in their College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This award goes to Aiko Hosmer and Gabrielle Thomas
The Clarkson University Award recognizes students with strong academic records and outstanding leadership. Their Achievement Award, worth $30,000 per year (total of $120,000), goes to Keira Cannava, and their Leadership Award, worth $30,000 per year (total of $120,000), goes to Lillie Lloyd.
The Cornell Sweatshirt Award recognizes an outstanding student who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the Berkshire community. This year, the sweatshirt goes to Keira Cannava.
The Elmira Key Award, an award of merit, is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. The award is valued at $22,000 per year (total of $88,000), and this year it is presented to Norin Darby.
The George Mason University College Book Award honors students who demonstrate academic curiosity, intellectual growth, civic engagement, and a commitment to inclusion. The award includes a fee waiver and is awarded to Jayden Bruneau.
The Lasell University Book Award honors students who embody the Lasell motto, Repulsae Nescia (Ignorant of Defeat). The recipient consistently pursues the greatest version of themselves. In short, they never seem to quit! This award includes $1,000 towards tuition and is awarded to Isabella Luna.
The 2026 MCLA Book Award is a prestigious scholarship and recognition program presented to outstanding high school juniors in Berkshire County. It honors 11th graders who exemplify academic excellence, demonstrate leadership skills, and are heavily committed to bettering their local communities. This student will receive $1,000 in their first year at MCLA if admitted to the program. This award goes to Teagan Smith.
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Award recognizes outstanding high school juniors for their scholastic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. Their Art and Design award, worth $29,000 per year (total of $116,000), goes to Sarah Fleury. Their Humanities and Social Sciences award, worth $29,000 per year (total of $116,000), goes to Jayden Bruneau. Their Science and Math award, worth $29,000 per year (total of $116,000), goes to Mickeayla Rosa Pietri. Their Engineering and Technology award, worth $29,000 per year (total of $116,000), goes to Aiko Hosmer.
The Russel Sage Student Sage Award is a recognition program for outstanding high school juniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, character, and community involvement. The award is valued at $22,000 per year (total of $88,000) and is awarded to Nate Guerin.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Medal is awarded to promising secondary school students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. This medal comes with a scholarship of $40,000 per year (total of $160,000). This award goes to Gabrielle Thomas
The Sacred Heart Book Award recognizes an outstanding high school junior for academic achievement and for embodying the university's values. This year's award goes to Katie Higgins.
The Saint Michael's College Book Award recognizes outstanding students who are chosen by their schools for demonstrating a strong commitment to volunteerism and leadership in their communities. Recipients of this award are considered for a four-year merit scholarship at Saint Michael's, ranging in amounts from $17,000 to full tuition, contingent upon an offer of acceptance. This award goes to Kendall Heck.
The Simmons University Junior Book Award recognizes students who show exceptional promise and achievement. This award goes to Clara Janis.
The Springfield College Book Award is presented to a high school junior who demonstrates a proven record of service to their school and community. The award recognizes students whose personal values, leadership, and aspirations closely align with Springfield College's mission of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. This year's recipient is Emily Rivenburg.
The St. Lawrence Book Award honors high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in their communities by their significant commitment to community service. An actual book is awarded to these students, along with a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4 years) for those Book Award recipients who apply and are admitted to St. Lawrence University. This award goes to Mickeayla Rosa Pietri.
The St. Lawrence True North Scholars Program is a highly competitive, renewable merit award valued at $44,500 per year (totaling $178,000 over four years). It honors high school juniors who demonstrate strong character, community engagement, and strong academics. This year's recipients are Katie Higgins and Sage Winkler.
The Suffolk University Book Award is given to a student who exemplifies a commitment to their education and school community. This award includes a signed book package and an application fee waiver. The awardee is Lillie Lloyd.
The University of Vermont Book Award celebrates high school students around the globe who demonstrate the spirit of citizenship and scholarship. The award package includes an official letter of recognition, along with this year's selected book, Motherland by Maria Hummel. All recipients will also be eligible for an application fee waiver to the University of Vermont. This award goes to Sage Winkler.
The Western New England University Book Award is given to a high school student who shows a high level of leadership throughout their extracurricular activities and community service. This year's winner is Clara Janis.
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute Innovation Award recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding potential in STEM fields. It includes an application fee waiver and a minimum $25,000 merit scholarship per academic year upon acceptance (a total of $100,000). This award goes to Aiko Hosmer.
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