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BOSTON –Thomas A. Kershaw, chairman and owner of the Hampshire House Corporation
receive the Bunker Hill Community College President's Distinguished Service
Award in recognition of his extraordinary commitment and service to the College
at the 34th Commencement Exercise on May 31, 2008.
As a founding member of the Bunker Hill Community College Foundation Board, Kershaw has graciously hosted the College’s principal annual fundraiser at the Hampshire House for the past 18 years. Every year ‘An Evening at the Hampshire House’ raises funds that provide scholarships, textbook assistance and cultural programs for BHCC students. The occasion also provides Bunker Hill Community College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality students the opportunity to work alongside the Hampshire House’s renowned executive chefs to prepare and serve food for the event, putting into practice what they learned in the classroom.
This year, with Kershaw’s support, ‘An Evening at the Hampshire House’ kicked off fundraising for Bunker Hill Community College’s new Health and Wellness Center, a major initiative that will enhance the College’s capacity to meet workforce needs in Greater Boston’s healthcare industry.
In recognition of Kershaw’s generous support, the Bunker Hill Community College Foundation created the Thomas A. Kershaw Scholarship, awarding it each year to an outstanding student in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality program. Last year, the College named its dining room the ‘Thomas A. Kershaw Culinary Arts Dining Room’ in his honor.
In addition to his service on the Bunker Hill Community College Foundation Board of Directors, Kershaw also served on the Bunker Hill Community College Board of Trustees. As a Trustee, Kershaw played a key role in garnering the support that helped make the new Health and Wellness Center a reality.
For more information, please contact Sara O’Malley at (617) 227-9600 or somalley@cheersboston.com.