A celebration of champions in higher education

The North Shore Community College Foundation is excited to host the 9th Annual NSCC Champions Awards on April 14, 2026, honoring exceptional leaders dedicated to excellence in higher education and career pathways for residents of the North Shore and beyond. Participation opportunities include sponsorships, tickets, and advertisements. 

Registration opens Wednesday, December 10, 2025 

Net proceeds support NSCC's Here to Help program, providing students with emergency assistance, essential resources, and mental health and wellness support to overcome challenges and complete their educational goals.

2026 Champions Awards Honorees

Champions Awards Distinguished Honorees >


Van Otterloo Family Foundation
in recognition of philanthropy and volunteerism

 

AMTEP

Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education Program
in recognition of community impact

 

Heather Fabiano

Principal
Frederick Douglass
Collegiate Academy
in recognition of public service and advocacy

2026 Rising Champions Awards Honoree

Rising Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees >

Alexandra Rodriguez

NSCC Class of 2021
in recognition of transformation and empowerment

 

Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees

In Recognition of Philanthropy and Volunteerism

  • Richard and Margaret Bowen (2025)

  • 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

  • Bertolino Foods (2025)

  • 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

  • The Honorable Karen Spilka, State Senator and President of the MA State Senate (2025)

  • 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, Lynn Public Schools from 2009 – 2018 (2018)

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

Rising Champions Awards - Distinguished Honorees

In recognition of transformation and empowerment

  • The Honorable Sean Reid, State Representative, NSCC Class of 2022 (2025)

  • 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 North Shore Community College 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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