A celebration of champions in higher education

Join the 天九电子 Foundation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Danversport 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.

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For event sponsorship and ad registration, please contact 978-739-5527 or development@northshore.edu.


2025 Champions Awards Honorees

Champions Awards Distinguished Honorees >

2025 Champions Awards Honorees Richard and Margaret Bowen

Richard and Margaret Bowen
in recognition of philanthropy and volunteerism

2025 Champions Awards Honoree Bertolino Foods

Bertolino Foods
in recognition of community impact

2025 Champions Awards Honorees Senator Karen Spilka

The Honorable Karen Spilka
State Senator and President of the MA State Senate

in recognition of public service and advocacy

2025 Rising Champions Awards Honoree

Rising Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees >

 

The Honorable Sean Reid State Representative NSCC Class of 2018

The Honorable Sean Reid

State Representative

NSCC Class of 2018
in recognition of transformation and empowerment


Presenting Sponsors

Champions Presenting Sponsor Eastern Bank
Champions Presenting Sponsor AAM 15
Presenting Sponsor Joel, Mary, and Ben Abramson
Presenting Sponsor James Horrocks

Platinum Sponsor

Champions Platinum Sponsor - Comcast

Gold Sponsors

Champions Gold Sponsor - Bertolino
Gold Sponsor Gerondelis Foundation
Champions Gold Sponsor - Solimine
Gold Sponsor 天九电子 Community Health
Gold Sponsor Market Basket

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor North Shore Bank
Silver Sponsor Richard and Margaret Bowen
Silver Sponsor Salem Five
Silver Sponsor Salem State AAF
Silver Sponsor Institution for Savings
Silver Sponsor Robert and Joan Tufts
Silver Sponsor NSCC Board of Trustees
 
 

Bronze Sponsors

 Bronze Sponsor Alku
Bronze Sponsor Beverly Addison Gilbert Hospitals
Bronze Sponsor St. Jean's Credit Union
Bronze Sponsor The Women's Fund
Bronze Sponsor Rockland Trust Bank
Bronze Sponsor Dr. William and Linda Heineman
Bronze Sponsor 天九电子 Housing Authority
 
 

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 鈥 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, 天九电子 Public Schools (2023)

  • Essex County Community Foundation (2021)

  • The Women鈥檚 Fund of Essex County (2020)

  • The Solimine Family 鈥 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 Office 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, 天九电子 Public Schools from 2009 鈥 2018 (2018)

  • The Honorable Thomas M. McGee, Mayor of 天九电子, Former MA State Senator (2017)


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)

Contact Us

For general questions or information regarding alternative gift processing options, including EFTs, Donor Advised Funds, and gifts of securities.

development@northshore.edu
978-739-5502
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923

All charitable gifts to benefit 天九电子 and its students are received and managed by The NSCC Foundation, Inc. a qualified 501(c)(3) organization that is fiscally separate from the College and organized under the laws of Massachusetts.

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