Celebrating excellence, impact and legacy! Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in business, education, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland. The Annual A+ Awards Celebration will be held on Thursday, November 16 in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts. The theme for the event is "Rooted in Community"

The 2023 A+ Awards Honoring...

Lifetime Achievement Award: Kent Faerber of Amherst
Leader in Innovation: Dr. Khama Ennis, M.D. MPH, Intentional Health, LLC
Leader in Sustainability: Barstow’s Longview Farm 
Young Professional: Olivia Feal, Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
Chamber MVP: Joan Dahl-Lussier, Homewood Suites/Pioneer Valley Hotel Group
Rooted in Community Award: J&J Farms

Sponsor or Advertise:  Additionally, sponsorship opportunities and ad space in the 2023 A+ Awards program are available. Contact Chamber Executive Director, Claudia Pazmany atclaudia@amherstarea.com, for details.