Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1 (EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31) for Public Service Award

April 5, 2011

SHEFFIELD, MA—The Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy, MA is accepting nominations through May 1 (EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31).

Nominations are sought for individuals who have a strong community commitment, a generous spirit and make a significant contribution to the towns of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy, MA by breaking new ground or improving the economic, educational, civic, cultural or social fabric of the community through paid or volunteer work. Applications and previous award winners are available online or by calling 413.229.0370.

This award was established in 2000 to commemorate the extraordinary generosity of Margery Barrett, who gave over $3 million to the communities of Adams, Cheshire and Savoy. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee of local residents. Criteria for the award includes leadership, perseverance and innovation as well as the impact of the nominee’s work on the community. The selected nominee will designate a nonprofit organization to receive a cash award of $500 in his or her name.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY, acting as an agent for positive change in the region. Since 1987, Berkshire Taconic has managed a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses. Each year, the foundation distributes over $7 million through grants and scholarships for programs in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection, helping thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goals and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

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