Champions Awards Celebration

A celebration of champions in higher education

Join the North Shore Community College Foundation for the presentation of the 8th Annual NSCC Champions Awards, honoring exceptional leaders dedicated to excellence in higher education and career pathways for residents of the North Shore and beyond. 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. Registration information coming soon.

 

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2025 Champions Awards Honorees

 

 

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Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees

In Recognition of Philanthropy and Volunteerism

• David Masse, NSCC Class of 1984 (2024)

• Richard Yagjian, NSCC Class of 1968 (2023)

• Anh Dao Tran-Moseman, NSCC Class of 1988 (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

• Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals (2024)

• 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

• Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, Undersecretary for Health, MA Executive O ce of Health and Human Services (2024)

• 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)

 

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Rising Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees

In recognition of transformation and empowerment

• Maria Rosario, NSCC Class of 2019 (2024)

• Nathaniel Montero, NSCC Class of 2016 (2023)