The Berrien Artist Guild runs the Box Factory for the Arts with primarily all volunteers. This means we need the support of our community to continue the success of our mission and goals.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Front Desk Greeter
• Bartending/Hospitality
• Event Management
• Building and Grounds
• Education
• Marketing
• Gallery Installation
• Fundraising

The Judith A. Sololowski Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 2024 in honor of Judith Sokolowski, in recognition of her many years of outstanding volunteer service and dedication to advancing the mission of the Berrien Artist Guild and Box Factory for the Arts. This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award will recognize ongoing commitment and impact.

Call for Nominations

Candidate qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of volunteering for the BAG/BFFTA.
• Nominee demonstrates exceptional commitment to the organization, unique contributions, and the capacity for teamwork.
• Nominations must be made by a member. Self-nominations are not permitted.

Volunteer of the Year Award Selection Criteria

• Contributions: How this volunteer helped shape Box Factory’s mission, identity, programs, and culture.
• Commitment: Years of consistent service and reliability.
• Impact: Ways they have strengthened and improved the Box Factory community.

The Volunteer of the Year Award Selection Committee reviews and evaluates all nominations and selects the award recipient, who will be presented with the award at the Annual Meeting in July.

Nominations are closed for this year.