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Now in its 35th year, this awards program recognizes business success in our region in five specific categories: revenue, growth, start-ups, give backs and non-profits. The event attracts more than 400 professionals from across the region.

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Nominations are now open until September 13th, 2024!

Keynote Speaker

Tania Barber, CEO of Caring Health Center.

Tania Barber is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Caring Health Center (CHC), the sole federally-funded (Section 330) Community Health Center in Springfield.

Under her guidance, CHC operates five primary care sites across the region, employing 266 dedicated professionals who provide healthcare services to 28,000 patients. Annually, CHC records an impressive number of over 70,000 medical visits and 20,000 dental visits.

Barber joined CHC in 1996 and has occupied various roles, starting from switchboard operations and working her way up the organizational ladder. Her dedication and competence propelled her through positions such as Front Office Operations Manager, Chief Operations Officer, and Executive Vice President. She assumed her current role as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2013.

Known for her outstanding leadership and deep compassion for people, Barber also serves as a full-time pastor and is the founder of Living Water Global Ministries. She actively contributes her expertise as a board member on several prominent organizations, including the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Regional Employment Board, Health New England, Bay Path University, and Be Healthy Partnership Plan Joint Operating Committee.