Leading Business journal, BusinessWest, is currently accepting nominations for the 17th edition of its annual Difference Makers program.
Difference Makers honors individuals, groups, organizations, and families making a positive impact in the Western Massachusetts region. Nominations for the class of 2025 are due by Monday, December 16, 2024.
To nominate a candidate, please complete the official nomination form.
Honorees will be profiled in the February 17, 2025, issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.
The Difference Makers Class of 2024 consisted of:
- Matt Bannister
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Responsibility, PeoplesBank - Delcie Bean
CEO, Paragus Strategic I.T - Linda Dunlavy
Executive Director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments - Dr. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin
Co-founders, Feed the Kids. - Scott Keiter
CEO, Keiter Corporation - The Staff of Rock 102
Recognized for their community contributions - Shannon Rudder
President and CEO, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services - Springfield Symphony Orchestra & Springfield Chamber Players
Honored for their impact on the cultural health of Western Massachusetts.
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