ment in Personal Growth, and Tim Schnopp and Christopher Keenan were winners of Good Citizenship Awards.  Tracy Hoeck was the Joan Grant Self-Advocate Award winner.
   In other presentations, BCARC Board Treasurer Joe Woitkoski was recognized for his many years of dedicated service.  BCARC also thanked Civitan for  numerous efforts by its members on behalf of BCARC individuals.  Also recognized was Lisa George for her efforts and commitment to the Golf Classic which has raised more than $100,000 for the individuals we serve.  BCARC recognized Vincent Marinaro, June Hailer, and Shirley Edgerton for their work on the Scholarship Committee which chose six county high school seniors for scholarships to study in the human services.
   Following the presentations, Karen Williams, the mother of a

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Corbett, Outstanding Day Services Employee, and Donna Ellis, Outstanding Residential Employee.
   Several individuals also won awards for their achievements over the past year.  Donald Stanley was honored with the Work Achievement Award for his ten years' successful employment at The Ponds at Foxhollow, while Franck Felix was recognized for his success in transitioning from school to full employment.  Donna Hyland was honored for Outstanding Achieve

Cindy and Ken pause for a quick photo. Cindy, who wasn't expecting to give a speech, expressed her thankfulness to work in a flexible job that allowed her to show talents she didn't know she had. She also thanked the individuals and staff that she works with.

disabled child and a longtime friend of BCARC, gave a touching speech about her experiences with Berkshire County Arc.
   Her testimony was a fitting end to a celebration concluding an outstanding year of achievement and growth at Berkshire County Arc.

Nick Ruggeri accepts the award given to Civitan.