Events
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Event 2025
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Annual Business Awards Event - Thursday April 17, 2025 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
These awards honor businesses and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in service to the community, entrepreneurship, business leadership, and lifetime achievement.
We are currently seeking nominations for awards. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
NOMINATION FORMS HERE
Celebrating:
- Norbert X Dowd Award
Our most prestigious honor recognizes a member of the business community whose commitment of time, resources and talent has made the Bangor region a better place to pursue one's livelihood and dreams.
- Large Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business operating in our region that has set an example in leadership, innovation and quality, and/or has provided noteworthy economic opportunity to the people of the Bangor Region.
- Small Business of the Year
Small businesses account for approximately 80% of the Bangor Region Chamber’s total membership and we do everything possible to ensure their success. This award recognizes a business (with less than 25 full or part-time employees) for their tireless work and embodiment of the spirit of enterprise.
- Non-Profit of the Year
This award is given to a non-profit agency that has made a notable difference in the lives of the people who live in the Bangor Region.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
Recognizing a newer business whose innovation and creativity have succeeded in opening new economic opportunities for our region.
- “Spirit of the Region” Cultural Award
This award seeks to recognize an individual, business or organization that has made significant contributions to the arts, entertainment and cultural opportunities in the Bangor region.
- Sarah Dubay Community Service Award
This award recognizes an individual who has contributed a significant amount of time and expertise to serving the Bangor region either by helping other directly or by enhancing community or regional assets that add to that quality of life.
- Volunteer of the Year Award
Selected by the Chamber staff, the Volunteer of the Year award is given each year to an individual who has contributed significant time and talent to furthering the Chamber’s mission.
Tentative Schedule for the Evening:
5:30 PM - Transition to seating on other end of the Arena
6:00 PM - Awards Ceremonies