MountainOne Recognized With Multiple Industry Awards

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the company is the recipient of six Gold Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA), a Bronze from the New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA), and a 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial, Inc.
 
Service Industry Advertising Awards
In collaboration with the creative team at HATCH the Agency, MountainOne was awarded six 2023 Gold SIA Awards in the following categories: Digital Video (Desk of Mo: Self Care); Integrated Marketing Campaign (From the Desk of Mo); Outdoor (MountainOne Insurance Billboards); Radio Advertising (MountainOne Insurance: Yoga); Radio Advertising Series (MountainOne Insurance); and Total Digital Marketing Program (From the Desk of Mo).
 
The SIA Award program serves to recognize advertising excellence within the service industry. More than 1,000 entries were evaluated among a national panel of judges during the 2023 competition, with less than 200 in gold, silver and bronze awards distributed.
 
New England Fiancial Marketing Association "Neffie" Awards 
MountainOne received a Bronze NEFFIE Award in the Digital Marketing category from NEFMA for its Instagram launch in early 2023. The NEFFIE Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement in various categories related to financial marketing.
 
MountainOne's award-winning 2023 Instagram debut leveraged its brand and the ongoing development of content to build an engaging social media presence. Posts feature its Mountaineers, community partners and events, local highlights, scenic landscapes, and a variety of brand-related and goat-themed content, including the popular #MotivationalMonday and #MoCrushMonday content categories.
 
Bauer Financial Star Ratings
For the 35th consecutive quarter, MountainOne has earned the highest 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from BauerFinancial, Inc. The rating is based on Dec. 31, 2023, financial data.
 
"We take great pride in each of these industry awards, particularly because they recognize excellence in several capacities," said Robert Fraser, President and Chief Executive Officer at MountainOne. "Congratulations to our hardworking team for these important recognitions -- and a special thanks to Mo, our MountainOne Spokesgoat, for being such a great inspiration."

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North Adams Council Recognizes Special Olympian, OKs Account Transfers

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Jenna Thomas has participated in the Special Olympics for more than 20 years, earning numerous medals. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Special Olympian Jenna Thomas was recognized at City Council on Tuesday for her medal-winning performance at the 2026 games last month in Minnesota.
 
"I think it's so appropriate as I'm about to proclaim Disabilities Pride Month that we recognize and honor Jenna," said Mayor Jennifer Macksey, who had Thomas join her at the podium."
 
Thomas was one of nearly 3,000 athletes who participated in the 2026 Special Olympics, which brought nearly 3,000 athletes from across the country to celebrate the talents, determinations, and achievements of individuals with intellectual disabilities. She won bronze as a member of the Berkshire County Arc Titans bowling team, a fourth in doubles with teammate Katherine Meunier and placed in the top 10 for singles nationally.
 
She's been participating in Special Olympics since her teenage years, competing in cross country skiing, track and field since 2009. Thomas switched to bowling in 2019 and has won gold; she was recognized by the mayor in 2023 for her athletic accomplishments representing Massachusetts and North Adams. 
 
"Look at how beautiful that is — a bronze medal in bowling and placed fourth in the doubles competition, demonstrating her dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship on the national stage," said the mayor. "She also got to meet the governor's partner, Joanna [Lydgate], who we went out with for ice cream. ...
 
"In returning home, she credited her participation to the friendships she's made and the joy of competing ... her accomplishments are a source of pride for the city of North Adams and should serve as an inspiration for the entire community."
 
The mayor also presented $730,741.06 in end-of-year transfers. These transfers are made from accounts with excess funds to accounts that have gone over. Every line with the exception of snow and ice must be balanced for the end of the year.
 
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