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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 37 M AY 1 7 , 2 0 2 1 free-flowing rivers and tidal currents based in Portland, was selected by the Maine International Trade Center in Portland as "Innovator of the Year." The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce presented an "Outstanding Customer Award" to Theriault Equipment in Presque Isle. e Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog group that monitors the quality of U.S. health care, awarded nine of the 16 hospitals it evaluated in the state with an "A" ranking, resulting in Maine being listed No. 3 in the U.S. for the highest percentage of facili- ties receiving the top grade. e "A" list includes: Cary Medical Center, Caribou; Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston; Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington; Maine Medical Center, Portland; Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick; Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital, Presque Isle; Northern Light Inland Hospital, Waterville; Pen Bay Medical Center, Rockport; and Southern Maine Healthcare, Biddeford. e "B" recipients were: Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Portland; St. Joseph Hospital, Bangor; St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Lewiston; and York Hospital, York. Grades of "C" went to: MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta; Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor; and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Ellsworth. Hight Ford, an automobile dealership in Skowhegan, said it received the "Ford Motor Company President's Award" and the "One Ford Elite Award for 2020" from the Ford Motor Co. Patrick Chamberlin, a member of the business insur- ance team at Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden, earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor. Bangor Savings Bank announced that it received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction in the New England region for the "J.D. Power 2021 U.S Retail Banking Satisfaction Study." It's the fourth consecutive year the bank was rated best in the region in the study. Highlighting educator stories throughout May Junior Achievement and MEMIC recognize educators as role models and mentors who help empower, motivate, and prepare students to envision their future and ignite a passion for continuous learning. Follow the Extraordinary Educators campaign on JA's social media platforms as we highlight Maine educators, their stories, their commitment to serving Maine's youth, and the impact they have on their students. @JAofMaine Sponsored by S PONS OR ED BY Do you know a top woman executive who has demonstrated leadership, made a professional impact on her company or industry, has been a mentor to others, and has made a positive influence in the community? Nominate an outstanding and influential woman in business! Nominate her by June 28! S U BMIT YOU R NOMINATION AT MAINEBIZ .BIZ/NOMINATIONS FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBWTW21 Patrick Chamberlin