05/27/2026
The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Awards Presentation on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Polish Falcon Hall, 32 Bel Air Avenue, Pittsfield.
Dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by the 2026 awards presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children, and free for children ages 5 and under. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, butter and desserts. A cash bar will also be available.
The Foundation will recognize outstanding student-athletes, coaches, volunteers and community leaders during the evening ceremony.
The 2026 award recipients are:
• Connie Bianchi Memorial Award of Merit — AJ Ziter
• Al Bianchi Memorial Female Athlete of the Year — Madison McCarthy, Wahconah Regional High School (Soccer, Basketball and Softball)
• Al Bianchi Memorial Male Athlete of the Year — Cooper Calvert, Wahconah Regional High School (Soccer, Basketball and Track & Field)
• BB Foundation Female Coach of the Year — Kristy Conyers, Pittsfield High School Girls Basketball
• BB Foundation Male Coach of the Year — Matt Larabee, Hoosac Valley Regional High School Boys Basketball
• Vera Barbarotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship — Madeline Harrington, Taconic High School
• Vera Barbarotta Memorial Sportsman Scholarship — Joseph Abderhalden, Lee High School
• BB Volunteer of the Year Award — Mark Moulton, North Adams Youth Basketball
• BB Living Legends Award — John Castonguay, Coach
The Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation continues its mission of recognizing excellence in athletics, leadership, sportsmanship and community service throughout Berkshire County.