Each year the Amherst Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland) and the valley as a whole.

Join us for a celebratory dinner!
November 18, 2025 | 5 – 8 PM
UMass Student Union Ballroom

Announcing the 2025 A+ Awardees!

Young Professional Award: Alyssa Petrides, Nature & Nurture Preschool

Community Service Award: Sarah Maroney, Belchertown Creative Economy Committee

Leader in Sustainability Award: Weston Dripps, Amherst College

Chamber MVP Award: Robert Allingham, Amherst Business Improvement District

Legacy Award: Clare Higgins, Community Action Pioneer Valley

Lifetime Achievement Award: Tullio Inglese, TIA Architects