Each May since 1990, MAPCS has sponsored the Outstanding Student Achievement Awards. This ceremony gives member schools—as well as family and friends—the opportunity to honor exceptional graduates. On May 16, 2005, at MAPCS 15th annual Outstanding Student Achievement Awards, thirteen students from a range of private career schools received their award at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Senator Robert A. Antonioni, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education, spoke at the event and offered congratulations to all the students. A group photo and the individual winners' stories are featured below.