PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Nominations are being accepted for the 2009 Dr. David B. Kagan Awards for Outstanding Voluntarism. Each year since the late 1970's, the Rotary Club of Pittsfield has recognized members of the community who have greatly contributed their time and talents to the many religious and human service organizations throughout central Berkshire County.
The Dr. David B. Kagan Award was the concept of Dr. Chris Mamonas, a former Pittsfield physician who wanted to remember his friend, colleague and fellow Rotarian as well as a past president of the club for the many wonderful contributions he made during his lifetime here in Pittsfield.
Dr. Kagan's life of giving truly exemplified the Judeo-Christian ethic that is the very embodiment of the award created in his name. Those standards have done more to improve society by providing hope, standards of morality and human rights, improved standards of living and educational opportunities for all. Any person who exemplifies the best of these principles may be eligible.
The criteria are as follows:
1. One man and one woman will be selected for this award annually.
2. Any person who does something for society outside his occupation or profession above and beyond the normal expectation.
3. The award is not given to anyone because he/she holds political office or occupies a prominent position in society. People from all stations of life are eligible.
4. A memorial plaque will be awarded to each recipient and an honorarium in the amount of $200.00 will be given in the recipient's name to the charity of his/her choice.
Nominations for the Dr. David B. Kagan Award must be received by the selection committee no later than May 14. They may be sent to: Kagan Award Committee, P.O. Box 78, Pittsfield, MA 01202-0078. The awards will then be presented to the recipients who will be the guests of the club at the Rotary's weekly luncheon meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at noon in the Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
For additional information or to obtain nomination forms contact Diane Carlo - 446-8882.
