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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 25 N OV E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 0 Tergo is senior vice president and senior portfolio manager at Bangor Savings Bank and Zafirson is vice president and chief lending officer at Bellwether Community Credit Union in Manchester, N.H. e Independent Community Bankers of America elected Craig Garofalo to its federal delegate board. Garofalo is executive vice presi- dent and COO at Kennebec Savings Bank. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Bristol Seafood in Portland announced that it earned a place on SeafoodSource's "Top 25 North American Seafood Suppliers" for sus- tainability and conservation. The Winter Harbor Agency, an insur- ance agency in Gouldsboro, announced that Tara Tabbutt com- pleted and passed all required courses and exams to become a Certified Insurance Counselor. RE/MAX Shoreline in Portland said Stephen Peck, agent and interior designer, received the International Interior Design Association's "Northern New England Residential Interior Design Award" for its Goose Pond resi- dence project, a modern home interior. e Maine Municipal Association in Augusta recognized annual reports from the municipalities of Freeport, Vassalboro, Mount Desert, Alna and Swan's Island as "Supreme" in its annual report competition. Skelton Taintor & Abbott, a law firm in Auburn, said attorney Stephen Wade was included on the 2020 New England Super Lawyers list in the area of personal injury general, plain- tiff. Attorneys Braden Clement, Amy Dieterich and Jordan Payne Hay were named "Rising Stars." Berman & Simmons in Lewiston was recognized as a "Highly Recommended" law firm by Benchmark Litigation. In addition, attorneys Benjamin Gideon, James O'Connell and Steven Silin were named "Local Litigation Stars," Jodi Nofsinger was identified as a "Future Star" and Susan Faunce was selected as a "Distinguished Lawyer." Brown, Holmes & Milliken Agency, an Ellsworth insurance agency, said Melanie Wyman completed and passed all required courses and exams to become a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. Preti Flaherty, a law firm in Portland, said six of its Maine- based attorneys were included on the 2020 New England Super Lawyers list, while 10 others were named "Rising Stars." e National Association of State Boards of Education announced that Maine State Board of Education Chairman Wilson Hess was one of three national recipients of its "2020 Distinguished Service Award." Amanda Peterson, business leader- ship instructor at United Technologies Center in Bangor, was named the "2020 Maine Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year" by the Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education. Coastal Mountains Land Trust in Camden honored Steve McAllister with its "Lifetime Achievement Award." He has served as board president, stewardship volun- teer, committee member, advisor and chair for the Ducktrap River Watershed campaign. AARP Maine in Portland said that Star Pelsue was the winner of the "2020 Andrus Award." She vol- unteers for Ronald McDonald House, AARP Maine, Wayside Food Programs, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Victoria Mansion. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins received the "Friend of the Farm Bureau Award" from the Maine Farm Bureau. Star Pelsue Tara Tabbutt T h u r s d a y , N o v e m b e r 1 9 | 4 : 0 0 - 6 : 0 0 p . m . Z o o m W e b i n a r Juile Marchese, Cyclebar Portland Sarah Halpin, Back Cove Financial Joan Fortin, Bernstein Shur Moderator, Noelle Castle, Castle Media Co. Join the IFOB Women in Family Business for a panel discussion with prominent and successful business women who will share their experiences and discuss their journeys in an often male-dominated world. Will the pandemic spur gains in gender equality, equal pay, and family orientated work practices? Or will it set many back? Panelists Include: W o m e n i n F a m i l y B u s i n e s s : E q u i t a b i l i t y - W i l l C O V I D - 1 9 B a l a n c e t h e G e n d e r S c a l e ? Register at: www.fambusiness.org Sponsored by: Gain access to unlimited articles & lists for download Access to print and digital editions, website content, email newsletters, and downloadable business lists, plus events discounts! MAINEBIZ.BIZ/PRINTSUB Become a premium member of Mainebiz today to receive unlimited access! Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Craig Garofalo