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 10th. 

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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 10th. 

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
  • Length of service: The duration of the recipient’s community/professional service is more than three (3) years in a single or multiple organization(s) in the North Shore area
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nominees must have dedicated a minimum of 3 years of any 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 participate in the MCC Amy Saltz Community Champions Award program, ceremony and publicity/marketing surrounding the award and award ceremony.
  • Nominations for the Amy Saltz Community Champions Award will be collected between February – March 24, 2025.
  • 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.
  • Finalists will meet with the MCC Board, and the 2025 winner will then be selected by the full MCC Board of Directors, community leaders, and members of the Amy Saltz family.
  • 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 in early May 2025, and must be willing to attend to receive their award.
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