PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc celebrated its staff during the agency’s annual Staff Appreciation Awards Picnic at Berkshire West Athletic Club on Aug. 25.

In addition to hundreds of Berkshire County Arc staff members attending the day-long event, families were also in attendance for the celebration, which included staff awards, swimming and a barbecue. State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier was also in attendance, thanking the 670 staff members for their hard work and dedication to the field of human services and to the community.

The list of awards, categories and recipients follow:

Administration

· Outstanding Contribution to the Administration: Chris Andrews

Nursing Department

· Outstanding Relief Nurse: Elizabeth Vaughan, RN

Residential Services Department

· Best Relief Staff: Kim Figueroa

· Best Relief Staff: Maria Melendez

· Best Part-time Staff: Mercy Cronze

· Best Awake Night Staff: Art Peterson

· Best Awake Night Staff: Michael Hopkins

· Best Full-Time Staff: Norman Sanderson

· Best Full-Time Staff: Frank Petruzzelli

· Best Full-Time Staff: Sue Badger

· Best Full-Time Staff: Louisa Moore

· Best Full-Time Staff: John Walsh

· Dedicated Service Award: Janie Ray

· Dedicated Service Award: Lisa Demary

· Dedicated Service Award: Juanita McGovern

· Dedicated Service Award: Kathy Chandler

· Most Improved Program: Laurel Street

· Most Consistent Program: Swamp Road

· Teamwork Award: Kowchuk Drive

· Best Assistant Site Manager: Ed Lewis

· Best Residential Site Manager: Theresa White

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