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A CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Danversport
Join the North Shore Community College Foundation for the presentation of the 7th Annual NSCC Champions Awards, honoring exceptional leaders dedicated to excellence in higher education and career pathways for residents of the North Shore and beyond.
NSCC CHAMPIONS AWARD HONOREES - 2024
David Masse, Class of 1984 - in recognition of philanthropy and volunteerism
Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals - in recognition of community impact
Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, MA Undersecretary for Health - in recognition of public service and advocacy
NSCC RISING CHAMPION AWARD HONOREE - 2024
Maria Rosario, Class of 2019 - in recognition of transformation and empowerment
Net proceeds from this event benefit North Shore Community College's Here to Help program, providing emergency resources and holistic student support to students so they may overcome challenges and complete their education.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
James Horrocks
The Loring Family
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Caleb and Bonny Loring
BRONZE SPONSORS
Joel and Mary Abramson
Richard and Margaret Bowen
Dr. Patricia A. Gentile and George Ditzel
Dr. William and Linda Heineman
Diane Stern and Neil Ungerleider
NSCC CHAMPIONS AWARD - DISTINGUISHED HONOREES
In Recognition of Philanthropy and Volunteerism
- Richard Yagjian, NSCC Class of 1968 (2023)
- Anh Dao Tran-Moseman, NSCC Class of '88 (2021)
- Dr. Sheldon Brown, NSCC Professor Emeritus (2020)
- The Bertolon Family – Donna Bertolon, Class of 1972, Henry Bertolon and their children (2019)
- Caleb Loring III and The Loring Family (2018)
- R.T. Paine and Barbara Metcalf (2017)
In Recognition of Community Impact
- Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, MA Secretary of Education, and Debra Ruggiero, Lynn Public Schools (2023)
- Essex County Community Foundation (2021)
- The Women’s Fund of Essex County (2020)
- The Solimine Family – David J. Solimine Sr., David J. Solimine Jr., and Joel C. Solimine (2019)
- Mary W. Sarris, Executive Director, MassHire North Shore Workforce Board (2018)
- Eastern Bank (2017)
In Recognition of Public Service and Advocacy
- The Open Door (2023)
- The Honorable Joan B. Lovely, Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2021)
- Benjamin Patton, Patton Veterans Project (2020)
- Rosalin Acosta, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development in MA (2019)
- Dr. Catherine C. Latham, Superintendent, Lynn Public Schools from 2009 – 2018 (2018)
- The Honorable Thomas M. McGee, Mayor of Lynn, Former MA State Senator (2017)
RISING CHAMPION AWARD - DISTINGUISHED HONOREE
In recognition of transformation and empowerment
- Nathaniel Montero, NSCC Class of 2016 (2023)