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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 25 A U G U S T 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 The Maine Office of Tourism announced the recipients of its "2020 Maine Tourism Awards." Winners included Hardy Boat Cruises, "Governor's Award for Tourism Excellence;" Thalo Blue Destination Marketing, EcoPhotography and Aroostook County Tourism, "Marketing and Promotion Award;" Caribou Parks and Recreation Department, "Leadership and Growth Award;" and Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies and Opera House Arts in Stonington, "Innovation and Creativity Award." Allen Financial in Camden announced that Thomas Chester earned the designa- tion of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Chester is a financial advi- sor with the firm. MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Asso- ciation's "Get With e Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achieve- ment Award." e award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensur- ing stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scien- tific evidence. The Maine Credit Union League named Scott Harriman, presi- dent and CEO of Cumberland County Federal Credit Union in Falmouth, its "2020 James M. Gratto Award" winner for outstand- ing credit union CEO. GWI, an internet and telecommunica- tions services company in Biddeford, announced that it became the first broadband carrier in the nation to achieve B Corporation certification, which requires companies to adhere to the highest standards of social, fiscal and environmental account- ability with a focus on community economic sustainability. Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ S P O N S O R E D B Y Join us September 22 for the Mainebiz Women to Watch Virtual Reception. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z / W T W FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBWTW20 Join us as we honor the 2020 Women to Watch, top-notch women executives whose daily work strengthens their organizations and, by extension, Maine's economy. A N G E L A O K A F O R A N G E L A O K A F O R M A R C I A M I N T E R M A R C I A M I N T E R E R I N F L E T T E R I N F L E T T E L I Z A B E T H A . M C L E L L A N E L I Z A B E T H A . M C L E L L A N H E I D I N E A L H E I D I N E A L SP ONSORED BY YOU'RE INVITED! A panel of Maine CEOs share their personal stories of success and learning experiences. Adam Lee Chairman of the Board at Lee Auto Dr. Edison Liu Paresident & CEO of Jackson Laboratory Kristen Miale President of Good Shepard Food Bank Lindsay Skilling CEO of Gifford's Ice Cream Luke Holden Founder & CEO of Luke's Lobster MEET THE PANEL REGISTER TODAY AT MAINEBIZ.BIZ/CEO20 October 8 / 11:00 am / Zoom Webinar Scott Harriman Thomas Chester