Representative Frank A. Moran Nominates Shawna McCloskey of Andover for the Commission on the Status of Women’s 2023 Commonwealth Heroine Award
Shawna McCloskey of Andover was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2023 class of Commonwealth Heroines at the State house on Friday, June 23rd.
This annual program, in partnership with state legislators, aims to honor and celebrate women who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. These remarkable women have demonstrated extraordinary acts of service, often going unnoticed by the media, but making a significant difference in their respective communities.
Each year, legislators from across the state are invited to nominate one woman from their constituency, recognizing the invaluable efforts and achievements of these unsung heroes. The selection process seeks to highlight the remarkable impact that these women have had in various fields and their dedication to improving the lives of others.
This year, State Representative Frank A. Moran (D – Lawrence) nominated Shawna McCloskey for her incredible work with the Andover Senior Center, where she provides elderly residents with meals through the Meals on Wheels program and connects seniors with the resources and referrals necessary to ensure that their needs are being met.
Shawna has worked with the senior center since 2001 and has personally delivered 236,430 meals and has provided more than 40,000 rides to Andover’s seniors.
“Shawna has gone above and beyond to ensure that our seniors are being provided with every accommodation possible to allow them to live a fulfilling independent lives,” said Representative Moran. “I am incredibly grateful to know that we have such dedicated individuals working within our community to provide for our neighbors and to ensure that they are well cared for during the good times and the bad.”
“It was such an honor to nominate Shawna who has been diligently serving Andover seniors for over 20 years,” said State Representative Tram T. Nguyen (D – Andover). “She fully deserves the Commonwealth Heroine award as someone who doesn’t make the news but makes a great difference in our community.”
A complete list of this year’s honorees is available by contacting the Commission at mcsw@state.ma.us.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities.
The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.
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