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UCP to Celebrate Employees, Volunteers at Annual Meeting
01:40PM / Monday, September 15, 2014
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Berkshire County will be hosting its 53rd Annual Meeting at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in North Adams on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

UCP Association of Berkshire County — an affiliate of United Cerebral Palsy Association — has been offering programs and services for Berkshire County residents with physical and developmental disabilities since 1961. The organization provides a wide range of services to adults, children and families and has office locations in North Adams and Pittsfield.

At the meeting, past fiscal year achievements will be celebrated along with the distribution of the following annual awards:

* Life Achievement Award – Chris Tamburrino and Phil Tierney. This award is presented to a volunteer, individual or organization demonstrating outstanding service to UCP.

* Consumer Excellence Award – Christina Embry and Ashley Adler. This award is presented to individuals supported by UCP who demonstrate outstanding achievement toward obtaining personal goals and in assisting in the advancement of independence for people with disabilities.

* Life without Limits Award – Janie Ray. This award is given to a community member or organization who places emphasis on uniqueness, innovativeness and environmental consideration as related to the needs of citizens with disabilities.

* The Diane M. Laurin Campaign Award – Kushi & Meyers, PC. This award is presented to individuals or organizations who have demonstrated significant leadership, dedication and innovative techniques in fundraising involving community participation.

* Youth Leadership Award – Sienna Powers. This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to UCP.

* The Mitzi Scelsi Outstanding Staff Recognition Award – Karen Charbonneau. This award is presented to a UCP staff person who exemplifies the qualities of dedication, persistence, loyalty and commitment to individuals with disabilities.

For more information on the annual meeting, contact Kristen Baker at 413-442-1562 or kbaker@ucpberkshire.org.

 

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