Frank Isganitis is PBRCC Chamber Community Person of the Year
Chamber Community Person on the Year, Frank Isganitis with partner, PJ Walter. (Photos by Michael O'Neil)
Chamber Awards Winners (L-R): Rick Bresnahan from Pitch; Devon Salisbury from "Pop For Change;" Ken Gross and Jennifer Temple from Camden Winterfest; President of the PBRCC Board, Mike Hall; PBRCC Executive Director Staci Coomer; Leona Pierpont, Community Volunteer of the Year; Frank Isganitis, Chamber Community Person of the Year; Heidi Neal from Loyal Biscuit; Judy O'Dell from Maine Media Workshops + College; and Joel Neal Jr. from Loyal Biscuit. issing: athenahealth, Economic Enhancement winner and Hope Elephants, Special Recognition award winner.
PBRCC Executive Director, Staci Coomer and Chamber Community Person of the Year, Frank Isganitis.
Andrew Stewart, of Hope Elephants.
Chamber Community Person on the Year, Frank Isganitis with partner, PJ Walter. (Photos by Michael O'Neil)
Chamber Awards Winners (L-R): Rick Bresnahan from Pitch; Devon Salisbury from "Pop For Change;" Ken Gross and Jennifer Temple from Camden Winterfest; President of the PBRCC Board, Mike Hall; PBRCC Executive Director Staci Coomer; Leona Pierpont, Community Volunteer of the Year; Frank Isganitis, Chamber Community Person of the Year; Heidi Neal from Loyal Biscuit; Judy O'Dell from Maine Media Workshops + College; and Joel Neal Jr. from Loyal Biscuit. issing: athenahealth, Economic Enhancement winner and Hope Elephants, Special Recognition award winner.
PBRCC Executive Director, Staci Coomer and Chamber Community Person of the Year, Frank Isganitis.
Andrew Stewart, of Hope Elephants.
MIDCOAST — Rockland’s new mayor Frank Isganitis was named as Chamber Community Person of the Year. The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Year in Review Awards Gala took place at the Samoset Resort Wednesday, Feb. 12. More than 400 Chamber member businesses and local community representatives were in attendance to honor award winners.
Award Winners:
Community Person of the Year Award
Frank Isganitis
Awarded annually to an individual who, through his/her professional and civic deeds, has greatly enhanced the quality of life in the community.
Small Business of the Year Award
Loyal Biscuit
Awarded to a business of fewer than 50 people which makes a positive contribution to the community, has a commitment to excellence and is recognized by peers as a leader in what they do. The recipient must have been in business for a minimum of five consecutive years.
Beacon Award
Camden Winterfest
http://www.camdenmaineexperience.com/content/events/camden_winterfest.asp
This award will recognize a business or organization that has attracted significant positive regional or national attention to the Penobscot Bay region that results in a rise in economic activity for the local business community.
Economic Enhancement
athenahealth
This award recognizes a person, business or organization that has made a major economic investment or enhancement that has resulted in a significant improvement to the region’s economy in the preceding year.
Community Volunteer of the Year
Leona Pierpont
This award recognizes a person who exemplifies the spirit of community service. Makes an outstanding contribution to the community through volunteer service. Demonstrate exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation, or leadership. Serve as a role model for others in their community. Inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Must not be paid for their activities.
Special Recognition Awards
Hope Elephants and “Pop for Change” Volunteers
This award recognizes a person, business, or organization that demonstrates outstanding services in one area, which may be job elated. If given to a person they may must be a non-Chamber director.
Innovation in Business Award
Maine Media Workshops + College
http://www.mainemedia.edu
This award will recognize an individual, business or organization that produced advancements in a product or business method that has resulted in renewed economic vitality of its business or the local community in the previous year. This business shall have demonstrated a proactive and innovative approach toward finding solutions to business challenges and embraced change as an opportunity for growth.
New Building Award
The Pitch
Awarded to and business, organization or nonprofit that builds a new structure which enhances the community image.
Lead Sponsor, Camden National Bank. Reception Sponsor: Cape Air. SummerMaine Classic Vacation Rentals sponsoring of Midnight Lounge. Program Sponsor: Machias Savings Bank. FIORE Artisan Olive Oil and Vinegars and PenBay Healthcare were Favor Sponsors. Wine Sponsors: Breakwater Vineyards and Cellardoor Winery.
For more information, contact the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, 207-596-0376; 207-236-4404; www.mainedreamvacation.com or www.penbaychamber.com.
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