Events
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Event 2026
The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Annual Awards Event - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.
AWARD WINNERS
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Norbert X Dowd Award ..................................... Royce Cross
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Large Business of the Year .............................. Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway
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Small Business of the Year ............................... Lougee & Frederick's Florist
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Nonprofit of the Year ......................................... Maine Science Festival, a program of the Maine Discovery Museum
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award ........ Korean Dad
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“Spirit of the Region” Cultural Award .............. Bangor Historical Society
- Sarah Dubay Community Service Award ....... Janine Tremble
- Elizabeth Russell Volunteer of the Year ......... Carin Sychterz
Tentative Schedule for the Evening:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Exclusive VIP Reception for award winners & select sponsors.
5:00 PM - Doors open for cocktail hour. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be available.
6:00 PM - Opening announcements, entertainment, and seated dinner.
7:00 PM - Awards ceremony commences.
8:30 PM - Wrap up event.
- City of Bangor Community and Economic Dev
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- Versant Power
- Challenger Learning Center
- Maine Savings Federal Credit Union - Hampden
- Maine Savings Federal Credit Union - Hampden
- K & A Engineering Consulting, P.C.
- University of Maine - Maine Business School
- University of Maine Augusta at Bangor
- United Insurance
- Bernstein Shur
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515 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Corporate Sponsor $1,200 (table of 10, plus core sponsorship benefits*)
