We are honored to recognize 281 students who received awards this year! They come from towns and cities across our region and embody talent, ambition, and purpose. Scholarships do more than bridge financial gaps—they send a powerful message: your community sees you, believes in you, and is invested in your future. Each recipient reminds us why this work matters. Meet five of our 2026 winners:
Student Spotlights
EMMA AUTREY
Ghent, NY I Dr. Luis A. Jacome Scholarship I Attending Hudson Valley Community College
Emma's professional and educational goals include an Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and professional certification to work in a hospital setting helping patients with compassionate healthcare. School Activities: Captains for Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer & Varsity Outdoor Track, Class Treasurer, Class Vice President, Girls Athletic Council, Sources of Strength program. Other Activities: Columbia Memorial Health Ultrasound Department Internship. Awards & Honors: National Honor Society, Colonial Council Basketball All-Star (2 years), Girls Athletic Council Mandalorian Award, Sectional Champion (4x400 Relay), Maple Hill All-Tournament Team. Volunteer Work: Ichabod Crane Booster Club Summer Sports Camps Counselor, ICC Modified Track Meets & Basketball Clinic, Camphill Village Open Day support.
PHILIP ENOCH
Monterey, MA I McLaughlin-Wilson Scholarship I Attending Williams College
Philip's professional and educational goals include a Bachelor’s degree in English (pre-law track), a Law degree to become a civil attorney, and returning to the Berkshires to serve the community. School Activities: National Honor Society Member & Treasurer, Captain of Varsity Soccer Team, Captain of Taconic High School Co-op Hockey Team, Mt. Everett Tennis, Mt. Everett Band & Choir, Mt. Everett Model U.N., Gold Captain for Mt. Everett Pep Rallies, Writer & Editor for Mt. Everett Bold Eagle. Other Activities: Ambassador for Town of Monterey for Project 351 Youth Leadership Seminar; Mt. Everett Representative to MassSTAR Youth Leadership Seminar; Carlos V Cultural Exchange Program in Seville, Spain; Matthew 5 Catholic Youth Group. Awards & Honors: Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology. Volunteer Work/Community Service: Rotary Interact Club Member & President, Saturday Morning Soccer Club, Soccer Summer Camp, Divine Mercy Sunday, New Marlborough Fire & Rescue Junior Firefighter.
GIANA KALL
Wassaic, NY I Robert H. Wilder, Jr. Scholarship and Thomas J. Berlinghoff Scholarship I
Attending Fordham University
Giana's professional and educational goals include dual degrees in Psychology and Business Administration, to attend law school and earn a Juris Doctor degree, and to grow an entrepreneurial venture while pursuing a career as an attorney. School Activities: Student Council President, 2026 Class President, School Service Club Founder & President, National Honor Society President, Student Body Representative to the Board of Education, Climate & Culture Club, Yearbook Club, Environmental Club, Debate Club, Volleyball. Other Activities: NYU High School Law Institute participant, HOBY Youth Leadership Ambassador, Vassar College Model U.N., founder of a natural-perfume startup,Wassaic Project Art Camp Counselor. Awards & Honors: Gold Level Leadership for Service (L4S) Award for completing the Leadership for Service (L4S) Challenge by HOBY Youth Leadership, NYU High School Law Institute Program, 3rd Place Webutuck STEAM Fair (‘25), Parle Endeavors ALTA Grant (‘25), published author, Young Authors Writing Competition Award (‘26). Volunteer Work: Parent Teacher Association, School Service Club (founder) which distributed 100 wellness kits, 100 birthday kits and school backpacks with food and partnered with NAMI to promote mental health, Math tutor.
JOSHUA TANDOH
Pittsfield, MA I John & Elizabeth Laurent Family Scholarship and William Stanley Scholarship I
Attending University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Joshua's professional and educational goals inlcude a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (pre-med), a career as a radiology technician, and to continue his education to obtain an M.D. as a radiologist. School Activities: Advancing Minds of Color Leader, PHS Juneteenth Committee Member & Speaker, Captain of the Varsity Football Team, Varsity Track & Field Team, Class Council, Leaders in Action. Other Activities: Rotary Club, Red Cross Club. Awards & Honors: St. Michael’s College Book Award for Community Engagement, recognized by Mass. Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier for volunteer work. Volunteer Work: NAACP Juneteenth Celebration Volunteer & Speaker, Berkshire Student Voice Summit, Josh Billings Track & Boat Race, Berkshire Thunder, Movember Walk, Mt. Greylock Nursing Home, Disabled Best Buddies Program, PHS Open House Tour Guide.
ALEX WILBUR
Lakeville, CT I Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard Scholarship and George H. and
Lucille E. Buterbaugh Scholarship I
Attending Bennington College
Alex's professional and educational goals include advancing studies in art, theater, and music while pursuing careers in the visual and performing arts, continuing technical theater work and acting, and launching an art business. School Activities: Student Officer, Arts and Music Departments and Fine Arts Society; Production Stage Manager, director, stage manager, props master, set designer/builder, and costume designer for drama program; Underclassman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drawing. Other Activities: Sharon Playhouse Production Manager, Props Manager, and Box Office Administrator, props and scenery designer, actor and stage manager; Berkshire League Chorus and Band Festival. Awards & Honors: National Honor Society, Conn. General Assembly Official Citation for BTCF Youth in Democracy Project, Kent Art Association Student Show Award for Best Work ('25), Blue & Gold Award for Outstanding Achievement in Book Art ('25). Volunteer Work: Founder of Salisbury/Sharon pill bottle collection program, Corner Food Pantry, Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, Assistant Stage Manager and Tech Crew for Sharon Playhouse Youthstage.
All 2026 winners are listed in our Scholarship Yearbook.
See Yearbook
Scholarship Applications Open January 1, with a deadline of March 15