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Yahoo
18-02-2025
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These Massachusetts educators are nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Eight Massachusetts teachers, including several from western Mass., have been nominated for the National LifeChanger of the Year Award for making a difference in their school districts. The LifeChanger of the Year Award has been given annually since 2011 K-12 educators who provide a positive influence in the lives of the students they teach and create a welcoming environment in the classroom every day. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the awards given out include cash prizes to be shared with the educator's school district. Southwick Village wins 2025 Best of Senior Living Award The following Massachusetts educators have been nominated: Jeanne Krow, Pre-K: Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, Holyoke Catherine Maiella, 5th Grade: West Intermediate School, Wilmington Katherine Peck, K-2 Reading Specialist: Brookside Elementary School, Milford Kimberly Staback, Assistant Director/High School Manager: East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow Nina Musto, Food Service Manager: Dawe Elementary School, Stoughton Jaime Moody, Principal: Butler Middle School, Lowell Jennifer Poli, 8th Grade ELA: Jabish Brook Middle School, Belchertown Craig Macarelli, Principal: Salem Prep High School, Salem The LifeChanger grand prize winner will receive a prize of $10,000, with the four grand prize finalists receiving $5,000. Ten additional LifeChanger award winners will receive $3,000. There will be one Spirit Award Winner, given to a nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. There will also be one Spotlight Award Winner, given to a nominee in a specific discipline. Each of these winners will receive $5,000. The LifeChanger award winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals and will be announced in early 2025. The full list of nominees, as well as details on how to nominate an educator, can be found at WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Southwick Village wins 2025 Best of Senior Living Award
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) – Southwick Village was recognized with the A Place for Mom 2025 Best of Senior Living Award for its top service to seniors and their families. Southwick Village is one of 75 StoryPoint Group communities that were recognized with this award, placing StoryPoint number one in the nation as a senior living community group. How to get involved with Habitat for Humanity A Place for Mom winners are determined based on consumer ratings and reviews from senior residents and families. Communities with an overall review score of 9.5 or higher and at least ten reviews during the award period are eligible for the award. Southwick Village was recognized for the third year in a row as a top-reviewed senior care provider through the A Place for Mom award, encouraging the facility to continue improving and providing high-quality care for its residents. 'Trust is the foundation of every family's journey with us. This award is a testament to the confidence families place in us every day,' said Irina Olgart, Vice President of Marketing at StoryPoint Group. 'We're honored to be named the number one senior living provider again, but what truly matters is the impact we make on our residents' lives. Every review reflects the care, connection, and passion our teams bring to our communities. This motivates us to keep raising the bar and redefining what senior living can be.' A Place for Mom is a nationally recognized program that has access to over 14,000 communities across the country to help seniors make informed decisions about their future residence. The StoryPoint Group serves seniors in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. For more information about Southwick Village and other StoryPoint communities, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
