Kylian Babik, of Appleton, a senior at Camden Hills Regional High School, has been selected to receive the 2026 Principal's Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship.

“Kylian has distinguished himself as a leader on the field and ice, in the classroom, and throughout our school community," said Principal Dr. Jen Curtis, in a news release. "With his warm and welcoming smile, his positive presence, and his ability to lift up those around him, he exemplifies the very best of Camden Hills. It is my honor to recognize Kylian Babik as this year’s MPA Principal’s Award recipient. He very much deserves this recognition."

Kylian Babik and other award winners and their guests will attend an Honors Luncheon at Jeff’s Catering on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.

The Honors Luncheon recognizes these outstanding students with the presentation of an individual plaque and the awarding of ten $1,000 scholarships in the names of former Maine principals and MPA Executive Directors: Horace O. McGowan, Richard W. Tyler, and Richard A. Durost.

The Principal's Award is presented in more than 100 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine's school administrators.