What a night!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Community Awards Celebration – Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce—an evening dedicated to honoring the people, businesses, and organizations that make the Boothbay Harbor Region such a special place to live, work, and play. This recognition is extra special because it comes from the community itself. In August, nominations poured in from across the region, and in September, our members voted on the top five finalists in each category. Simply making the top five is an honor in itself—our community is overflowing with talent, generosity, and leadership.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Annual Community Awards Celebration – Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce—an evening dedicated to honoring the people, businesses, and organizations that make the Boothbay Harbor Region such a special place to live, work, and play. This recognition is extra special because it comes from the community itself. In August, nominations poured in from across the region, and in September, our members voted on the top five finalists in each category. Simply making the top five is an honor in itself—our community is overflowing with talent, generosity, and leadership.
Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients:
Business of the Year – Cap’n Fish’s Cruises
New Business of the Year – Barters Island Bees, Inc
Citizen of the Year – Julie Roberts
Rising Star in Business – Heidi Fuller
Most Notable Non-Profit – Boothbay Railway Village
Rising Star in Community Excellence – Young Adult – Andrew Hallinan
Rising Star in Community Excellence – Youth – a TIE! Addie Barter & Sarah Harris
Educator of the Year – Sarah Jane Wade
*Internal Chamber Awards*
Special Commendation – Owen Sterrs & Robbie Campbell
Chamber Appreciation Award – Conley’s Garden Center and Landscaping
Charitable Giving Community Award – J. Edward Knight
Welcome to our New Chamber Board Members
Riley Mitchell • Heidi Fuller • Savannah Fields • Owen Sterrs • Cindy Steane
A heartfelt thank you to all who made this evening so memorable:
A huge thank you to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for hosting us in their new Burgess Forum, to Mine Oyster Catering and Rentals for the delicious food, Gracelynn’s for beautiful arrangements, Conley’s Garden Center and Landscaping for adding vibrant greenery, Downeast Candies for the sweet parting thank you favors, and Darren Whitney for bringing the saxophone party music vibes!
And most of all—thank you to our community for your nominations and your support. This celebration is truly a reflection of the strength and spirit of our region. Here’s to another amazing year!
Photo Credit: Steven Edwards
Photo Credit: Steven Edwards
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- Fishin’ For Fashion dresses were on display too!
