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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 N OV E M B E R 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 development for the city of Bangor, with its "Leadership and Vision Award." Rudman Winchell, a law firm in Bangor, said attorneys Allison Economy, Joshua Randlett and Joy Trueworthy were selected as "Rising Stars" in the 2018 "New England Super Lawyers" list. Drummond Woodsum, a law firm in Portland, announced that Jerrol Crouter, George Dilworth, Alan MacEwan, Richard Shinay and Gary Vogel were named Best Lawyers' 2019 "Lawyers of the Year." Skelton Taintor & Abbott, a law firm in Auburn, said attorney Rebecca Webber served as an instructor at the vital training course, "Drug Impairment in the Workplace: How Does H.R. Respond?" e half-day class was held at Dirigo Safety in Auburn. e firm also announced it received a Tier 1 ranking for the Portland metropolitan region in the U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers 2019 "Best Law Firms" rankings and that attorney Jordan Payne Hay was selected to participate in the Maine State Bar Association's bi-annual Leadership Academy. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland recognized Murray Plumb & Murray attorney John Shumadine with the "Spirit of Humanity Award" at its Raise the Roof dinner. Courtney Pladsen, a nurse practitioner at Greater Portland Health, was selected to participate in Culture of Health Leaders, one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation leadership develop- ment programs that equip and connect leaders across the country to collaborate in addressing systemic inequities and finding new solutions to the nation's most entrenched health challenges. NFI North Inc. presented Audrey Huot with its "Individual Spirit of the Community Award." Huot is office manager at Bridge Crossing and Dodge House School in Bridgton. Maine Development Foundation recog- nized Charlotte Mace, executive director of Biobased Maine, with its "Champion of Economic Development for Innovation Award." e U.S. Small Business Administration recently held a graduation ceremony for CEOs of Maine's first Emerging Leaders class. Graduates included Troy Greenleaf, General Rental Center, Old Town; Elena Metzger, Print Bangor, Bangor; Michael Sealander, Sealander Architects, Ellsworth; Janet MacDonald, MacDonald Pet Care, Bangor; Charles Downes, Downes Enterprises LLC, Bucksport; Steve Salsbury and Tara Hartson, Herrick & Salsbury Inc., Ellsworth; Paige Wilcox, Wilcox Wellness & Fitness, Bangor; Mitzi Skehan, Invironments, Hermon; Heidi Neal, Loyal Biscuit Co., Rockland; and Rebecca Henderson, Renaissance Dogs, Holden. Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Lewiston named Hardy, Wolf, and Downing, a law firm in Lewiston, as its "1967 Commitment to Justice Award" recipi- ent and Sheldon Tepler, a partner at Hardy, Wolf, and Downing, its indi- vidual "Pro Bono Award" winner. AARP Maine selected Edwin Wright, a hun- ger prevention activist, as the winner of the "2018 Andrus Award." e award cel- ebrates and honors individuals who make a difference in the lives of others, and it is the most prestigious and visible award AARP can present to an individual. Geiger, a promotional products distribu- tor in Lewiston, presented its quarterly "Geiger Star Awards" to Gloria Arita and Louise Michaud. Arita is a help desk spe- cialist while Michaud is executive sup- port and corporate events manager. Maine State Chamber of Commerce pre- sented John Leonard with its "Alton 'Chuck' Cianchette Business Hall of Fame Award." Leonard was honored for his leadership and contributions to Maine, including during his 24-year tenure as president and CEO of MEMIC Group. Megan Williams, executive direc- tor of United Midcoast Charities in Camden, earned a certificate in non- profit management through the Maine Association of Nonprofits in partnership with MindEdge Learning. Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington announced that Infection Control Practitioner Pam Hadley earned the Certified in Infection Control creden- tial and that Rhonda Pierce, an oncology nurse, earned the Oncology Certified Nurse credential from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corp. e Manufacturers Association of Maine recognized Steve Boulet, Auburn Manufacturing, and Tim Hussey, Hussey Seating, as members of its 2018 Hall of Fame class. e association also presented "Above and Beyond" awards to Kelli Deveaux and Nicole Sturgis of Westbrook High School. www.mainecf.org 1-877-700-6800 Here for you and here for Maine since 1983. Everyone Has a Legacy. What's Yours? Marion Spurling: Education for Maine Islanders In 1984, a retired elementary school teacher from Islesford read about the Maine Community Foundation and decided she could make a difference too. Her $25,000 gi launched a scholarship in her and her older brother's name: the Marion and Irving Spurling Scholarship Fund. Over the years, the Spurling Scholarship has awarded more than $100,000 to 103 residents of Frenchboro, the Cranberry Isles, Swans Island, and Mount Desert Island for vocational training or education. It's a legacy of learning. We all share a love of Maine. When it's time to give back, call the Maine Community Foundation to learn more about how you can create your own legacy. Jordan Payne Hay Megan Williams