NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is gathering submissions for the annual Neighborlies celebration, a community recognition award night. 

 

The Neighborlies will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at MCLA Church Street Center, on Church Street in North Adams. 

 

Community members can recognize people who have given their time, energy and resources to help make Northern Berkshire a better place to live and work. Residents are encouraged to consider people of all ages who have performed acts of kindness or made a positive difference in their lives, in their neighborhoods or in their community as a whole. 

 

Anyone may submit individuals or groups in one or more of the following categories: Neighborly Acts, Youth Taking the Lead, Businesses and Groups Pulling Together, Family Support, and Health and Wellness.

 

Everyone being recognized with a Neighborly Award will be presented with their certificate at the Neighborlies celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, where friends, family, neighbors and the public are invited to join. 

 

Light refreshments will be available.  Submissions should be received by Nov. 4, 2023. 

 

There are several ways to make submissions. Submissions can be made online through the nbCC website by visiting https://bit.ly/2023Neighborlies. 

 

Nomination forms may be picked up and dropped off or mailed to the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Office at 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247. Nominations may also be called in to (413) 663-7588 or e-mailed to gglasier@nbccoalition.org. 

 

Send the name(s), address, phone and e-mail of those being nominated, with the category you wish them to be recognized under  and a brief description of the reason. Please include your name or indicate that you would like to remain anonymous.

 

For more information, call nbCC at (413) 663-7588.