Shining Stars 2024: The Greatest Show in Chicopee
The 2024 Shining Stars Gala was one for the books. Hues of crimson, burgundy, and purple decorated the Castle of Knights; scenes of pinstripes, sparkles, and spotlights; performers on stilts, and acrobats set the scene for this year's theme: The Greatest Show in Chicopee. It was a night to remember, surely.
Date: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Theme: The Greatest Show in Chicopee
Business of the Year: Mercedes-Benz of Springfield
Citizen of the Year: Ashley Kohl, Creative Director and Owner of Ohana School of Performing Arts
Nonprofit of the Year: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
Volunteer of the Year: Daryl Grabowski
Tribute to Honor Eugene LaFlamme, who was in attendance
Presented by: Westfield Bank
Decorations, highlighting this year's nominees.
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, accepting the Nonprofit of the Year award, with Emcees Jeremy Procon and Haley Procon.
Daryl Grabowski accepting the Volunteer of the Year Award, of the Year award, with Emcees Jeremy Procon and Haley Procon.
Stilt walker performing with hoops.
Shining Stars Awards 2024.
Citizen of the Year Ashley Kohl, giving acceptance speech.
Shining Stars Committee members, having a lovely time.
Ashley Kohl accepting the Citizen of the Year Award, with Emcees Jeremy Procon and Haley Procon.
Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, accepting the Business of the Year Award, of the Year award, with Emcees Jeremy Procon and Haley Procon.