October Recipient – Jasmine Meadows

Jasmine, a 2005 graduate of Needham High School, is a freshman at Regis College. While a student at Needham High School, Jasmine tried to do positive things that reflected her enthusiasm for peace. Dr. Hogan, Assistant Principal at Needham High School, who nominated her for this award stated that Jasmine is a voice of reason who advocates effectively for educating students and staff about student differences where tolerance and appreciation of everyone is expected. Jasmine co-founded the Multi-Cultural Club at Needham High School and was also actively involved in the Civil Rights Team and a member of the Civil Rights Review Board. During the summer Jasmine worked at a local station learning about the behind-the-scenes operations and she also shadowed people to learn more aspects of the trade. At Regis Jasmine is a member of AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American) which is a multi cultural club that helps students to understand different people and their cultures by running events and programs to enhance knowledge of other people. Jasmine is majoring in Broadcasting and Journalism at Regis College; next semester she hopes to work at the school’s radio station.

Needham Youth Commission Representative – Jon Mattleman

 Jon is the Director of the Needham Youth Commission, and a firm believer in the ability of youth to contribute to the larger community. He envisions this program as one in which to highlight the positive actions of the young people of Needham.

Needham Youth Commission Representative – Mark Silverman

Mark Silverman is president of Mark’s Moving & Storage, Inc., founded in 1979 as a one-man, one truck operation that now operates with over 25 trucks and trailers offering storage and moving services locally, nationally and internationally. Mark is past president of the Massachusetts Movers Association and currently serves as a Director of the Commonwealth Transportation Compensation Corporation. Within the Needham community, Mark serves as Vice President of the Needham Business Association and is the producer of the local television series, Meet Your Needham Merchants.