Since 1990, Girls Inc. of the Berkshires has presented the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award to an area woman, or women, who makes a difference in the Berkshires and serves as a role model for girls. The award is presented in each spring as part of our Ruth P. Boraski Celebration Evening. The evening highlights our recipient’s accomplishments and tells her story and acknowledges excellence in young women from Berkshire County high schools by providing scholarships to assist them as they continue their education.

May 2, 2019 we will continue to tradition of recognizing another wonderful role model for the girls who participate in programs at Girls Inc. of the Berkshires, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center and throughout the Berkshires. Patricia Begrowicz, President and Co-Founder of Onyx Specialty Papers, will received this year’s “She Knows Where She’s Going” award. Join us to CELEBRATE Pat’s accomplishments and those of the young women who will receive scholarships to continue their education. The event will be held at the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and includes an Opening Reception with light fare; the presentation begins at 6 pm.

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The “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award Recipients (1990- 2018) —

P. Keyburn Hollister
Barbara M. Callahan
Katherine O’Brien
Gilda H. Palano
Jane P. Bresnahan
Joan McFalls
Maria S. Brodeur
Marilyn L. Sperling
Margaret Downing
Tracy Ruberto
Kay Klem
Beth Wallace
June Roy-Martin
Gwen Davis
Gail Molari
Sr. Julia Sullivan
Julianne Boyd
Carol Siegel
Dr. Maria Sirois
Nancy Woitkowski
Beth Mitchell
Dr. Mary Grant
Shirley Edgerton
Kate Maguire
Ellen Kennedy
Ruth Blodgett
Brenda Burdick
Carolyn Valli