Eligible students must be residents of Agawam, Brimfield, Charlton, Monson, Oxford, Springfield, Sturbridge, Westfield, Wilbraham, or West Springfield.
Called "1,000 Hoodies: A Walk for Trayvon Martin," the march through the streets of Springfield reportedly attracted at least 1,200 people, including two dozen from HCC.
The annual awards honor people who have demonstrated a significant and long-term commitment toward improving communities and the lives of people in Western Massachusetts.
The program, now in its fifth year, is a collaboration between the college and Community Enterprises, a nonprofit that conducts job training for people with developmental disabilities.
Jay Ducharme's 'Psalm' will be performed by the Greater Westfield Choral Association Sunday, March 11, at the First Congregational Church of Westfield.