Meet the Difference Makers Class of 2025

SPRINGFIELD — The Difference Makers class of 2025 has been announced by BusinessWest. This year, we honor:

  • Jennie Adamczyk, Executive Director of Providence Ministries
  • Sheryl Blancato, CEO of Second Chance Animal Services
  • Andrea Bordenca, CEO of DESCO Service
  • Mychal Connolly, Owner of Stand Out Truck
  • John Delaney, Director of Ride to Remember
  • John Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Michael J. Dias Foundation
  • Daniel Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank
 
Their stories will be featured in the February 17 issue of BusinessWest, now published digitally at https://businesswest.com/issues/feb-17-2025/#p=1
 
The awards gala will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. They can be purchased at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets/
 
The 17th annual Difference Makers program is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.
 
The Difference Makers program was launched in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley. As our winners have shown, there are many ways to make a difference within our community: through work on initiatives to improve quality of life; through success in business, public service, or education; through contributions that inspire others to get involved; through imaginative efforts to help solve one or more societal issues; or through a combination of the above.
 
For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email mercado@businesswest.com.