2023 Pen Bay Chamber Red Carpet Award Nominations

Economic Enhancement Award

• Awarded to a business or organization that has made a major economic investment or enhancement which has resulted in a significant improvement to the region's economy

Small Business of the Year Award

• Awarded to a business of fewer than 25 employees
• Recipient makes a positive contribution to the community
• Recipient is recognized by peers as a leader in what they do
• Recipient has a commitment to excellence
• Recipient must have been in business for a minimum of 5 consecutive years

Innovation in Business Award

• Awarded to a business or organization that produces advancements in a product or business method that has resulted in renewed economic vitality of its business or the local community
• Recipient demonstrates a proactive and innovative approach toward finding solutions to business challenges and embraces change as an opportunity for growth

Public Improvement Award

• Awarded to a person, business, or organization that has made a major, tangible improvement to a property or program that benefits the general public

Community Service Award

• Awarded to a person, business, or organization whose activities have resulted in a significant community enhancement and/or positive contribution to the quality of life among local community members

Heritage Preservation Award

• Awarded to a person, business, or organization whose contribution has resulted in the preservation and/or enhancement of the history, maritime heritage, and/or quality of place in our community

Maritime Heritage Award

• Awarded to a person, business, or organization whose contribution has resulted in the preservation and/or enhancement of our maritime heritage

Waterfront Enhancement Award

• Awarded to a person, business, or organization whose contribution has resulted in the enhancement of the waterfront in your area

Downtown Business District Interior and Exterior Improvement Award

• Awarded to a business or organization whose contribution has resulted in the improvement and/or enhancement of the interior and exterior of a Downtown Business District,

Family Business Award

• Awarded to a family businesses with excellence on family, business, ownership, and society.