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.

In a break with tradition of recognizing another wonderful role model for the girls from around Berkshire County. Our board felt it was time to recognize someone who has been a valiant supporter for women’s and girl’s rights for over 30 years, Kelly A. Marion, CEO of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. Ms. Marion will received this year’s “She Knows Where She’s Going” award. Join us to CELEBRATE Kelly’s accomplishments and those of the young women who will receive scholarships to continue their education. Due to regulations during the COVID-19 crisis this event has been postponed. Once all bans are lifted we will announce the new date.

Ticket will be available here soon …

The “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award Recipients (1990- 2019) —

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

Patricia C. Begrowicz