STCC to celebrate innovation, resilience at awards gala
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College will celebrate innovative champions at a gala held at the Marriott Springfield Downtown on Oct. 6, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
The STCC Resilience Awards and Gala recognizes the college’s 55th year. The theme, “55 Years of Gratitude and Grit,” reflects the resilience of students and STCC alumni.
The STCC Foundation, which supports the mission of the college, is seeking sponsors and invites the public to join the event. The cost is $100 per guest or $55 for student tickets. Proceeds will go toward supporting STCC students. Visit stcc.io/55 to RSVP.
In keeping with the theme, STCC will honor community leaders who have demonstrated resilience and innovative excellence through their work and service within Western Massachusetts. STCC, the only technical community college in Massachusetts, features a wide variety of programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as well as manufacturing, healthcare, business, social services and the liberal arts.
“We will honor entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders – and STCC alumni – who have used their time, treasure and talent to improve and transform lives, neighborhoods and communities,” said Dr. Shai Butler, Vice President of Advancement & External Affairs.
Jennifer Brown, president of the STCC Foundation, is inviting alumni and friends of the college to attend the gala.
“We want to celebrate those in our community who have made a meaningful difference – those who have had an impact on the Western Massachusetts workforce,” Brown said. “Join us to be a part of this amazing and unique celebration of STCC and area leaders.”
Gala co-hosts are Dr. Butler and Dr. John B. Cook, STCC President. Co-chairs are Brown, who is senior manager of professional sales, Masis Professional Group, and Frank Quigley, STCC Class of ’77, president of F.D. Quigley & Associates.
Gala Distinguished honorees include:
Community Innovation Champion
Helen Caulton-Harris, Health and Human Services Commissioner for the City of Springfield.
Industry Innovation Champion
Nadim Kashouh, Owner, Nadim's Mediterranean Grill.
Government & Public Affairs Champion
State Rep. Angelo Puppolo, Legislator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Alumni Champion
Louis Weir ’00, Assistant Superintendent of Special Ops & Chief of Security at Hampden County Sheriff’s Department
For more information, including how to RSVP and be a sponsor, visit stcc.io/55.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu