William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award Grant

William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding community service in these towns. Established in 2000, this annual award commemorates Margery Barrett's generous contributions exceeding $3 million to enhance local quality of life. Nominees must show a strong commitment to community, either through volunteer work or professional service, and can select a nonprofit to receive a $1,000 donation in their honor.

Overview

William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award The Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award is a project of the Fund for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy to acknowledge and support good citizenship among individuals in these communities. The Fund for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy was established at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in 1995 by Margery Barrett to support projects that enhance the quality of life for the residents in those communities. The Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award was established in 2000 to commemorate the extraordinary generosity of Margery Barrett who gave over $3 million during and after her lifetime to benefit the communities of Adams, Cheshire and Savoy. The Barrett award is given annually to an individual who has given above and beyond the call of duty to the communities of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy through their paid or volunteer work. Awards The selected nominee will be asked to designate a nonprofit organization to receive a cash award of $1,000 in his or her name.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We seek nominations of individuals who have a strong commitment to community, a generous spirit and make a significant contribution to the towns of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy, Mass. through paid or volunteer work.Nominations are sought from individuals, members of the public, staff or board members of nonprofit organizations, community organizations or public agencies that provide services to the citizens of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy. Nominees should have made a significant contribution to the towns of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy by either breaking new ground or improving the economic, educational, civic, cultural or social fabric of the community.Nominees should be of generous spirit and evidence strong community commitment. Nominations may be made on behalf of self or another person.