Our annual awards event and community celebration is back, IN-PERSON, at a new location: Ocean Gateway in Portland! Join the Chamber for Imagine Portland - a night of "networking nirvana" celebrating another year of vibrant regional growth and prosperity in the Greater Portland Region.
Our 2022 Award Winners!
The Champion Award
Steve Smith
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Mike Simonds
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This year's Champion Award is presented to Steve Smith and Mike Simonds for their dedication in leading a business community-wide effort to take specific and measurable collective action to build racial equity in greater Portland.
The Catalyst Award
Mary Allen Lindemann
Owner
Coffee By Design
This year's Catalyst Award is presented to Mary Allen Lindemann for her focus on the betterment of our community at large and investment of time and resources into supporting and emboldening our immigrant community.
The Collaborator Award
Developer's Collaborative,
Led by Principal
Kevin Bunker
This year's Collaborator Award is presented to Developer's Collaborative for their work reaching across community organizations to build alliances that lead to positive housing solutions throughout the state of Maine.
Volunteer of The Year Award
Jim Erwin
Partner
Pierce Atwood
This year's Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to Jim Erwin whose civic engagement has positively impacted the work of the Portland Regional Chamber and led to the betterment of our community.
Thank You to Our Imagine Portland 2022 Sponsors
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Last Years Imagine Portland 2021 Keynote
2020 was an unprecedented awakening and this year seemed to start where it left off. But there exists an important human element - HOPE! Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Quincy Hentzel is joined by members of the business community to talk about this important human element.
Thank You to Everyone Who Attended Imagine Portland 2020!
It was another fantastic evening of "networking nirvana" as 850 of you joined us to honor those who have significantly contributed to the future of Greater Portland through leadership that embraced growth and cultivated community connections.
Here's to another year of vibrant regional growth and prosperity!
See the Portland Press Herald's Society Notebook coverage of Imagine Portland 2020.
Here's to another year of vibrant regional growth and prosperity!
See the Portland Press Herald's Society Notebook coverage of Imagine Portland 2020.
2020 Keynote Video
Keynote video by Knack Factory
2020 Imagine Portland Photos
Photos by Dave Dostie, courtesy of media sponsor Maine magazine
2020 Award Winners:
Champion Awards
Champion Award winners Bill Caron (left) and Rich Petersen (right) presented by Dave Wenger, Senior Vice President - Bank of America (middle)
William L. Caron, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer - MaineHealth
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Richard W. Petersen
President - MaineHealth
Chief Executive Officer - Maine Medical Center
Chief Executive Officer - MaineHealth
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Richard W. Petersen
President - MaineHealth
Chief Executive Officer - Maine Medical Center
Bill Caron and Rich Petersen were honored for strengthening the foundation of the Portland region as advocates for high-quality, accessible healthcare. Both individuals were essential in the creation of one of the nation’s top integrated healthcare delivery networks, fully committed to the health and well-being of the communities and people served.
Catalyst Award
Jeff Lind (left), COO - Clark Insurance presents the Catalyst Award to Dana Totman
Dana Totman
President & CEO - Avesta Housing
Dana was honored for enhancing the regional economic climate through pioneering thought leadership and visionary action - as a steadfast advocate for the development of healthy, sustainable communities and affordable housing options as core assets for Maine people.
President & CEO - Avesta Housing
Dana was honored for enhancing the regional economic climate through pioneering thought leadership and visionary action - as a steadfast advocate for the development of healthy, sustainable communities and affordable housing options as core assets for Maine people.
Collaborator Award
Bill Whitmore (left), VP Maine Market - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care presents the Collaborator Award to Anita St. Onge, Executive Director on behalf of Portland Adult Education
Portland Adult Education
Portland Adult Education was being honored for building alliances and partnerships that positively address economic challenges - through inspiring lifelong learning in a culturally diverse environment, meeting employers' demands for a skilled workforce, and supporting the immigrant community through the New Mainers Resource Center.
Portland Adult Education was being honored for building alliances and partnerships that positively address economic challenges - through inspiring lifelong learning in a culturally diverse environment, meeting employers' demands for a skilled workforce, and supporting the immigrant community through the New Mainers Resource Center.
Visionary Volunteer
Christine Emerson (left), Manager at WIPFLI presents the Visionary Volunteer Award to Paula Mahony
Paula Mahony
President & Marketing Strategist - Words@Work, Inc.
Paula Mahony was honored for the tireless energy and support she has dedicated toward strengthening the Chamber's efforts and initiatives, leaving a positive and lasting impact on the community. From serving on the Falmouth-Cumberland Community Chamber board to being the chair of one of our LINQ referral groups to her spirited participation in various ad hoc committees, Paula has helped steer the Chamber's vision ever onward.
President & Marketing Strategist - Words@Work, Inc.
Paula Mahony was honored for the tireless energy and support she has dedicated toward strengthening the Chamber's efforts and initiatives, leaving a positive and lasting impact on the community. From serving on the Falmouth-Cumberland Community Chamber board to being the chair of one of our LINQ referral groups to her spirited participation in various ad hoc committees, Paula has helped steer the Chamber's vision ever onward.
2020 Nonprofit of the Year
Over 500 event attendees participated in the LIVE voting experience of choosing our Nonprofit of the Year at Imagine Portland - thank you!
The Winner
Over 500 event attendees participated in the LIVE voting experience of choosing our Nonprofit of the Year at Imagine Portland - thank you!
The Winner
PSL Services/STRIVE received $5000 courtesy of Charity Sponsor WEX
PSL Services/STRIVE
PSL Services/STRIVE assists people with emotional and intellectual disabilities to live with dignity and respect as active members of our community through a variety of programs. Learn more HERE!
PSL Services/STRIVE assists people with emotional and intellectual disabilities to live with dignity and respect as active members of our community through a variety of programs. Learn more HERE!
Additional Nonprofit of the Year Finalists:
- Boots2Roots
Boots2Roots prepares transitioning, active-duty military members to hit the ground running in Maine by assisting with employment counseling and job placement. Learn more HERE!
- Junior Achievement of Maine
Junior Achievement's volunteer-delivered K-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills. Learn more HERE! - Mitchell Institute
The mission of the Mitchell Institute is to increase the likelihood that young people from Maine will aspire to, pursue, and achieve a college education. Learn more HERE! - ProsperityME: The Center for Financial Education
ProsperityME helps immigrants and refugees achieve financial success through education and workshops. Learn more HERE!
- The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center serves as a hub of collaboration that strengthens the immigrant community through language acquisition, economic integration and civic engagement. Learn more HERE!
Additional Sponsors:
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Past Award Winners:
Leadership in the Private Sector:
Nominees for the Leadership in the Private Sector Award (formerly the Henri A. Benoit Award) must be residents of the greater Portland region who have made outstanding contributions to the greater Portland community through active leadership or individual efforts in civic or charitable activities.
2019 Winner: Deanna Sherman, Dead River Company
Leadership in the Public Sector:
Nominees for the Leadership in the Public Sector Award (formerly the Neal W. Allen Award) nominees must be either appointed or elected officials of state, county, regional or local government and have, through their public careers, made a significant contribution to the future of greater Portland. Preference will be given to projects or activities which are of a regional nature.
2019 Winner: David Brenerman, City of Portland
Economic Development:
Nominees for the Economic Development Award (formerly the Robert R. Masterton Award) can be an individual, business, agency, organization, community or nonprofit corporation which has assisted in promoting or enhancing the overall climate of greater Portland.
2019 Winner: Charlie Eshbach, Portland Sea Dogs
Nominees for the Leadership in the Private Sector Award (formerly the Henri A. Benoit Award) must be residents of the greater Portland region who have made outstanding contributions to the greater Portland community through active leadership or individual efforts in civic or charitable activities.
2019 Winner: Deanna Sherman, Dead River Company
Leadership in the Public Sector:
Nominees for the Leadership in the Public Sector Award (formerly the Neal W. Allen Award) nominees must be either appointed or elected officials of state, county, regional or local government and have, through their public careers, made a significant contribution to the future of greater Portland. Preference will be given to projects or activities which are of a regional nature.
2019 Winner: David Brenerman, City of Portland
Economic Development:
Nominees for the Economic Development Award (formerly the Robert R. Masterton Award) can be an individual, business, agency, organization, community or nonprofit corporation which has assisted in promoting or enhancing the overall climate of greater Portland.
2019 Winner: Charlie Eshbach, Portland Sea Dogs
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