Dianne Cornwell, Director of the Bernardston Senior Center, was named as recipient of this year’s award.  She was chosen from several other candidates who were nominated by community members for making a significant contribution to extending the mission and quality of hospice services in Franklin County.

Terry Gaberson, Director of Hospice of Franklin County said that Dianne Cornwell was chosen for this award for proactively engaging seniors in dialogue related to health care options, advanced directives, the Medicare Hospice Benefit, and bereavement issues through ongoing programs and support groups in collaboration with Hospice at the Bernardston Senior Center.  The hospice director further explained, “Dianne has helped elders address end-of-life concerns and learn about available resources before they are needed so they are better prepared to cope with these challenges when they arise.”