DLE SHINES IN THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE

Although 2024 is just getting underway, achievements are mounting for the DLE. Announcements by two major organizations this month honor six DLE members with distinguished awards for advancing their workplaces and local communities.

Keep reading to find out who is stepping into the winners’ circle.

40 UNDER FORTY WINNERS: ANNOUNCING THE DLE FANTASTIC 5

How do you measure the impact of the DLE community and programs? Consider these stats: Five of the 40 winners of the 2024 Berkshire County 40 Under Forty Awards is an active DLE member and volunteer.

Meet the DLE Fantastic 5, this year’s 40 Under Forty Award recipients:

• Prince Abanulo, Quality Manager at Premium Waters
• Josh Brilliant, Systems Test Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems
• Kalee Carmel, Treasury Management Manager at Adams Community Bank
• Cameron Hadley, Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
• Allison Schmitt, Executive Director at EforAll Berkshire County

This past January, a team of DLE members met to create a slate of nominees for the 2024 Awards event. Once nominees were finalized, the volunteer team prepared and submitted nominations on their behalf.

The DLE Fantastic 5 join 11 other DLE members who have received this prestigious award since 2019. Our latest winners were selected from 217 nominations. Six independent judges ranked all nominations and then decided on the 40 individual recipients.

“These results underscore the importance and impact of the DLE in the Berkshires,” notes Linda Dulye, DLE founder and president of Pittsfield-based Dulye & Co. consultancy, which underwrites the DLE’s year-round professional development programs.

“The DLE is committed to elevating next-gen leaders in the Berkshires and beyond by producing fee-free, high-impact learning and networking opportunities, and cultivating an inclusive, supportive community of members who genuinely want to make a difference where they work and live.”

Linda’s dedication to inspiring next gen leaders was recognized in this Letter to the Editor published Feb. 14 in the Berkshire Eagle.

The awards ceremony will be held on March 28 at Berkshire Community College’s Robert Boland Theater. For ticket information, click here.

ZONTA RECOGNIZES DLE FOUNDER LINDA DULYE FOR DEVELOPING LEADERS OF IMPACT

Dulye & Co. President and Founder Linda Dulye, who 16 years ago established a philanthropic organization to develop and connect emerging leaders in the Berkshires and beyond, has been honored for her achievements by the Zonta Club of Berkshire County.

After receiving nominations from the public, Zonta Club members this month voted on their final choices of Berkshire County women whose outstanding work is building a better world for women and girls.

Linda was selected for “her work developing leaders of impact among four generations of women.” She joins five other women who have made significant contributions in their fields and to the Berkshire community and are receiving this annual award.

“I am truly honored to receive this recognition from the public and Zonta,” notes Linda, who joined the Berkshire Zonta Club in 2023. “My passion and energy are tireless for advancing the economic development of the region through an accomplished, diverse talent pool.”

She adds, “Through my personal underwriting of the Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) since 2008, hundreds of fee-free educational and networking programs have been produced to foster inspiration, engagement and impact. Our members keep soaring. Five of the 40 winners of the 2024 Berkshire 40 Under Forty program are exceptional leaders in the DLE community.”

Linda will be recognized at the Zonta International Women’s Day celebration dinner on March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield, MA. The event is open to the public. For more information about Zonta’s Celebration of Women program and to purchase tickets, go to www.ZontaBerkshire.org.