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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 Matthew Manahan and Sarah Tracy were named "Lawyer of the Year" and Emily Dupraz, Ryan Kelley, Kellie MacDonald, Sara Murphy and Kyle Noonan were named to the publication's "Ones to Watch" list. Northern Light Health in Bangor announced that Suzanne Spruce, associate vice president and chief marketing and communica- tions officer, was chosen by her peers to receive the "Evans Houghton Award" by the New England Society for Healthcare Communications. e award recognizes someone who has demonstrated exemplary performance in health care public relations, marketing and communi- cations. In addition, Northern Light Acadia Hospital won "e Best in New England" for its CARES Campaign as well as a "Gold Award" in Health Promotion category. Northern Light Health won a "Gold Award" for We Make Healthcare Work for You - Northern Light Health Annual Report and a "Silver Award" for We Make Healthcare Work for You - Northern Light Health Website Consolidation. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center won "Gold Awards" in the Potpourri category, Marking Up a New Inpatient White Board and in the Outdoor Advertising category, "Breathe Easy" Lung Cancer Screening Booth at American Folk Festival; a "Silver Award" in Service Line Marketing category, "Breathe Easy" Lung Cancer Screening Program; and "Excellence Awards" in the Media Relations category, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Welcomes New President and in the Printed Piece Design category, Employee Engagement Awards and Recognitions Calendar. Berman & Simmons, a law firm in Lewiston, said eight of its attorneys were named "2021 Best Lawyers in America" by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. In addition, Taylor Asen, Elizabeth Kayatta, Timothy Kenlan and Dov Sacks were named to the publication's "Ones to Watch" list. Atlantic Sea Farms in Saco won the new product award for its Fermented Seaweed Salad in the Pickles & Olives category in the Specialty Food Association's "2020 sofi Awards." Register Now for MEREDA's 2020 Special Fall Conference! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, VISIT MEREDA.ORG Application has been made for Continuing Education Credits. Approvals are pending CONFERENCE TOPIC The Chamberlain Model — Back to the Future Maine's favorite son, Joshua Chamberlain, laid the groundwork for Maine's future in a speech given in 1876 to celebrate America's Centennial. His vision resonates in today's pandemic economy and provides stepping stones for all of us as we work to create Maine's future. October 15 8:00AM–12:00PM Virtual Event FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: E V E N T S P O N S O R S Sen. Angus King / Dr. Glenn Cummings, President of the University of Southern Maine / Dr. Charles Colgan, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy & Planning in the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine / Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., State Historian Senator Angus King Dr. Glenn Cummings Dr. Charles Colgan 35 YEARS 1985-2020 An expert-packed lineup of speakers and future-facing panelists promise a dynamic, uplifting and informative discussion to complete the conference. Panelists include – Scott Wellman, CFO Puritan Medical Products; Amber Lambke, Founder & CEO Maine Grains; Seth Webber, Principal Berry Dunn; Briana Warner, CEO Atlantic Sea Farms. Moderated by Andrea Cianchette Maker, Esq. Pierce Atwood, LLP In addition, Kim Hamilton, CEO FocusMaine will outline how three globally competitive and high-growth fields are bringing new opportunity to Maine. S PONS OR S MA IN EBI Z .BI Z / PODCA S T S New podcasts release every other Monday via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, third party podcast apps, and on mainebiz.biz. podcasts The Day That Changed Everything features inspiring stories of recovery and innovation from Maine leaders. The way we do business can change in a moment. This podcast series will feature conversations with Maine business owners who found their life, their business, or their world suddenly upended in one day. Changed Everything The Day that L I S T E N T O T H E N E W N E W M A I N E B I Z P O D CA S T S E R I E S S U B SCRIBE, R ATE, A ND RE VIE W TODAY ! Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber — What happens when the CEO of a multi-million dollar company suddenly finds he has no voice? E P I S O D E 1 Tom Adams, Owner of Maine Coast — How do you shift your focus and stay positive when 20% of your business is lost from surprise tariffs? E P I S O D E 2 Katie Shorey, President of Startup Maine — When the founder of a nonprofit admits to sexual misconduct, what can be done to ensure the mission of the organization carries on? E P I S O D E 3 Zachary Poole, Founder of the Maine Brew Bus — What happens when you go from sole ownership to having a 50% partner? E P I S O D E 4 Beigette and Jim Gill, Owners and Directors of Fernwood Cove — How does a company survive when an owner is critically injured? E P I S O D E 5 Topher Mallory, Co-Owner of Royal Rose Syrups and CEO of Mexicali Blues — How do you retool your business in a matter of weeks? E P I S O D E 6 Suzanne Spruce