Becca Girard receives Simmons College / Providers' Council Dean's Leadership Award

Becca Girard, a program coordinator at the North Shore Arc, received the Simmons College / Providers' Council Dean's Leadership Award, a full scholarship to Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work at the Providers' Council Annual Meeting on April 8, 2009.

Girard, second from right, listens on as Communities for People Executive Director Joseph Leavey, also a Council board member, speaks about her and the full scholarship, which is valued at more than $50,000.

And remember, you can read our live blogging from the day by clicking here. (The twitter hashtag is #provc)