Senator Frederick Berry

Champion of Early Intervention Award

The Frederick E. Berry Early Intervention Champion Award was created to honor the legacy of the first Champion of Early Intervention, former Senate Majority Leader Fred Berry.  Senator Berry provided tireless leadership, support and advocacy on behalf of Early Intervention during his 30 year career in the Massachusetts legislature.

With the presentation of this award each year, we ensure that Senator Berry’s legacy lives on and it gives us a chance to recognize the incredible contributions of our legislative champions who keep building on the foundation that Senator Berry built.

2023 Frederick E. Berry Award 

Chairman Michael Rodrigues recipient of the 2023 Frederick E. Berry Champion of Early Intervention Award in honor of his tireless and outstanding support and advocacy for Early Intervention services through his leadership of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and his tenure in the Massachusetts Senate. Pictured below Chairman Michael Rodrigues with members of the People Incorporated team.

Louis L. Kafka                                                   
Early Intervention Champions Award

The Louis L. Kafka Early Intervention Champions Award was created to honor Rep. Louis Kafka for his outstanding contributions to the Commonwealth’s Early Intervention system.  Rep. Kafka retired from the Massachusetts Legislature after serving with distinction for 30 years and for being the House Champion for Early Intervention services for all 3 decades of service.

Going forward, distinguished Senators will receive the Frederick E. Berry award and the Louis Kafka Award, named in his honor, will be presented to distinguished Massachusetts Representatives who demonstrate outstanding commitment, advocacy and support for Early Intervention services.

2023 Louis L. Kafka Early Intervention Champion Award

First Louis L. Kafka Early Intervention Champion Award Presentation Agenda

   

Chairman Aaron Michlewitz recipient of the first Louis Kafka Champion of Early Intervention Award in honor of his tireless and outstanding support and advocacy for Early Intervention services through his leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee and his tenure in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Pictured below Lou Kafka with Representative Ted Philips.

EI Champions From Previous Years