Honoring the champions among us

We are proud to announce the inaugural Amy Saltz Community Champions Award, intended to honor the significant and ongoing contributions of those in our community. Nominees – recommended by our fellow neighbors – demonstrate service, compassion and leadership towards others, and dedicate their time to creating better outcomes for the residents of the North Shore.

Named for the late Amy R. Saltz of Marblehead, Amy devoted her life to the quest for healing and paying it forward with gratitude. She was a long-time supporter of MCC, and the author of the award-winning books, including Finding the Song: Living After Attempting Suicide.

Deadline for nominations is April 15th.

Do you know a community champion?

Learn more about this award, criteria considerations and the selection process. Then, submit your nominations in the form below. Nominations close April 15th.

What we're looking for

The Amy Saltz Community Champions Award will be awarded based upon a number of considerations including:

Impact: The recipient’s service has had a noticeable and positive impact in our community, with specific, direct and lasting results over time
Leadership: The recipient has demonstrated the ability to build unity and purpose in our community and to further the involvement of others in community service and/or social initiatives
Social responsibility: The recipient’s contributions to community programs or initiatives has helped build new perspectives, create new bridges, or open important conversations about issues that affect our community
Mentorship: The recipient has demonstrated the ability to positively influence, foster and support newer and/or younger members in the community service arena
Role model: Through their values and behavior, the recipient demonstrates the ability to inspire others and to ‘spread the word’ about community and social engagement and to encourage others to become involved in community service programs and initiatives

Who is eligible

Nominees may be recommended by both community and non-community members
Nominee must be a resident of one of the North Shore communities served by the MCC (Marblehead, Swampscott, Lynn, Nahant, Peabody, Salem) for a minimum of three (3) years.
Nominees must be 21-years or older

Nominee qualifications

Nominees should demonstrate a combination of volunteer or professional service to one or more of our North Shore communities in any of the following areas:
- Community Engagement & Leadership – Taking part and/or leading efforts to improve the local community and address community issues.
- Volunteer Efforts & Philanthropy – Donation of time or services to local organizations including but not limited to nonprofits, charities, schools, animal shelters, senior centers, sports leagues, religious and/or youth organizations.
- Public Service – Employment or involvement in public service fields including but not limited to education, law enforcement, emergency services, healthcare, and/or local government.
- Mentorship – Donation of time and professional/social/financial and/or academic support, training or advice to a group or individual on an ongoing basis.
Nominees must be willing to attend the MCC Amy Saltz Community Champions Award celebration night on Thursday, May 1st at The Beacon Restaurant.

Selection process and presentation

Nominations for the Amy Saltz Community Champions Award will be collected between February – April 15th.
Finalists will be chosen from the nominees by a selection committee consisting of members from the MCC Board of Directors and members of the local community and area businesses.
The winner of the Amy Saltz Community Champions Award will be announced at the 2025 Marblehead Community Counseling Center’s spring Community Champions Celebration, to be held on May 1st 2025, and must be willing to attend to receive their award.

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