1Berkshire has now opened the nomination process for its sixth annual Berkshire Trendsetter Awards. The Berkshire Trendsetter Awards celebrate outstanding organizations and individuals whose achievement, innovation, and/or commitment has strengthened our regional economy and helped the Berkshires grow.
In the spirit of 1Berkshire and our continued focus on the value that the next generation brings to our region one of our Berkshire Trendsetter Awards is given out to an Under 40 Change-Maker. This award recognizes and celebrates a local community member under 40 with proven leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills and who has a heightened awareness of key issues affecting the Berkshires. Last year’s winner was Senator Benjamin Downing and we look forward to seeing who will be awarded this coveted award in 2016.
Get your nominations in now for this award as well as for the six other Berkshire Trendsetter Awards we will be giving out at our Celebrate the Berkshires event, which we are pleased to announce will be held at Tanglewood this year on September 15th.
The Berkshire Trendsetter Award categories are as follows:
Comprehensive Marketing Campaign. A multi-faceted campaign utilizing paid, earned, and owned media that demonstrates excellence and effectiveness; that not only shows creativity but also provides measurable results.
Creative Economy Standout. A creative program, product or entrepreneur demonstrating original and effective methods of production, unique design, or significant impact on the Berkshires’ creative economy.
Entrepreneur/Visionary of the Year. Recognizing a Berkshire business founder/owner whose company, organization, or project has made a significant impact in an industry or community.
Growing/Advancing the Berkshire Economy. A project that attracts new residents or new jobs or enhances the current workforce attributes for a single employer, targeted employee segment, or the region as a whole.
Newcomer of the Year. Celebrating a person or company that relocated or opened in the Berkshire since January 1, 2014, and has already made a significant impact on the County.
Nonprofit Impact. A program or menu of programs that shows excellence in serving the character of the community by providing an educational experience and/or enhancing the quality of life in the community.
Under 40 Change-Maker. Recognizing a community leader under 40 that has proven leadership, team building, problem-solving skills, and has heightened awareness of key issues affecting Berkshire County.