BSG 40 - Berkshire Hero
In 2008 the Bay State Games created a special honor called the Berkshire Hero Award. This award was formed to recognize Berkshire County citizens who have made significant contributions to the success of the Bay State Winter Games over the last 30 years.
One of the primary reasons why the Bay State Games have returned to the Berkshires each year is the outstanding volunteer support from county residents who go above and beyond, year after year, to make sure that the Games are successful and memorable. The Bay State Games thought it quite appropriate to create this award and begin to publicly recognize individuals who have played a critical role in the success of the Winter Games.
Image description: The Berkshire Hero Award presented to the 2020 recipients, Nate Cariddi of Williams College and Sue Briggs of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce. Both pictured with BSG Executive Director, Kevin Cummings.
After a 3 year hiatus of the Winter Games, Bay State Games will be awarding the Berkshire Hero Award again at the 2023 Figure Skating competition in January.
For a full list of recipients and their bios, click here.
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Week 35 - BSG 35th Anniversary (2016)
Week 34 - 1996 Winter Games
Week 33 - Nancy Kerrigan
Week 32 - BSG Alumni (Winter)
Week 31 - BSG Alumni (Summer)
Week 30 - BSG 30th Anniversary (2011)
Week 29 - 1998 Winter Games
Week 28 - 2009 Top Shots
Week 27 - BSG Internship
Week 26 - BSG T-shirts
Week 25 - BSG 25th Anniversary (2006)
Week 24 - Future Leaders Scholarship
Week 23 - Athlete of the Year
Week 22 - 1988 Top Shots
Week 21 - 1998 Top Shots
Week 20 - BSG 20th Anniversary (2001)
Week 19 - 40th Top Shots
Week 18 - Rugby Joins the Games
Week 17 - Entry Books
Week 16 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame
Week 14 - Time to Showcase
Week 13 - Title IX
Week 12 - BSG Summer Figure Skating
Week 11 - BSG No-No
Week 10 - BSG 10th Anniversary (1991)
Week 9 - BSG Logos
Week 8 - Bikes Only
Week 7: Seeing Double at Track & Field
Week 6 - Pat Connaughton, Baseball Star
Week 5 - 1996 Summer Games Top Shots
Week 4 - Spot the Hall of Famer
Week 3 - Let's Jump!
Week 2 - 1994 Top Shots
Week 1 - Light the Cauldron
