Celebrating:

Elizabeth Sutherland - 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.  

ERA Dawson Bradford Realtors - 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.

Tiller & Rye - 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.

Tom Judge -  Community Service Award  
This recognition goes to an individual who has advanced the cause of economic opportunity and has made the Bangor Region's quality of life better, either by helping others directly or by enhancing community or regional assets that add to that quality of life.

Bangor Region YMCA - 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.

Global Secure Shipping - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
Recognizing a newer business whose innovation and creativity have succeeded in opening new economic opportunities for our region.  

Waterfront Concerts - “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.

David Dunning - Sarah Dubay Professional Service Award  
This award recognizes an individual who embodies Sarah's generous spirit, donating over an extended period of time his or her expertise to both the Chamber and the community at large.  

Jason Clay - 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.