[Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org)

October 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline)

$1,000 cash award to a nonprofit designated by the honoree; annual award

Annual award recognizing exceptional public service by individuals in Adams, Cheshire, or Savoy, Massachusetts.

--- ## Description This annual award, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and significant contributions to the communities of Adams, Cheshire, or Savoy, Massachusetts. Established to celebrate the legacy of Margery Barrett, the award acknowledges those who go above and beyond—through paid or volunteer work—to improve the well-being and quality of life in these towns. The selected honoree will designate a nonprofit organization to receive a $1,000 cash award in their name. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Nomination deadline (William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund Public Service Award) --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 cash award given annually to a nonprofit organization designated by the selected honoree. - Only one award is made each year. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can be nominated:** - Individuals who have made significant contributions to Adams, Cheshire, or Savoy, MA, through paid or volunteer work. - Nominees should demonstrate leadership, perseverance, innovation, and a generous spirit. - **Who can nominate:** - Individuals, members of the public, staff or board members of nonprofit organizations, community organizations, or public agencies serving the three towns. - Self-nominations are accepted. - **Geographic focus:** - Nominee’s impact must be on the communities of Adams, Cheshire, or Savoy, Massachusetts. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Complete the nomination form by the published deadline. - The committee will review nominations based on the nominee’s impact, leadership, perseverance, and innovation. - The selected honoree is notified and asked to designate a nonprofit to receive the award. --- ## Additional Information - The award is intended to recognize individuals who have improved the economic, educational, civic, cultural, or social fabric of the community. - Nominations are reviewed by a dedicated committee of community members, with final approval by the Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Committee. - The award commemorates Margery Barrett’s lifelong commitment to community service and philanthropy. --- ## External Links - [Program & Award Details](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/william-j-margery-s-barrett-fund-for-adams-cheshire-savoy-public-service-award) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Home](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@berkshiretaconic.org | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) | ---

William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award

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