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V O L . X X V I I N O. X V J U LY 2 6 , 2 0 2 1 32 U S I N E S S M A I N E I N S H O R T N E W S WO R T H Y P E O P L E A N D P E R F O R M A N C E S "e Elise Kittredge Award." e award is presented to an individual in the com- munity who, through the contribution of time, talent and/or financial resources, has helped improve the quality of life for neighbors in a vital and enduring way. Wentworth is the former president of the organization. ecomaine named its "eco-Excellence Award" winners. Recipients included Arnold Vickery, Maine Beer Co., Yarmouth Transfer Station, the Ecology School in Saco, Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, The Casco Bay Cleanup Project, town of Gorham Public Works and Scar- borough Land Trust. Jake Warn, a student at Thomas Col- lege in Waterville, won first place and $10,000 in prize money in the finals of "Greenlight Maine College Edition" for his company called SledTrx.com, a website for snowmobile riders. Fellow omas College student Dylan Veilleux captured second place, and $7,500, for TreeFreeHeat, a company that recycles Maine's hemp waste into fast-lighting, long-lasting fire starters. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with the "Jefferson – Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship," which recognizes members of Con- gress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move our country forward. Collins received a perfect score for the second consecutive year. RE/MAX Shoreline in Portland said that Peter Hawkes was named the top individ- ual RE/MAX agent in Maine in May while Scott Sheppard ranked second. The University of Maine at Augusta announced that it was recognized by Military Times as "Best for Vets," for its service to veterans, military service members and their families. The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty in Auburn said it was named to the "2021 America's Best Real Estate Professionals List" for transaction sides in the team category by Real- Trends. To qualify for inclusion in this category, real estate teams must do a minimum of 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume. The Portland International Jetport announced that it was chosen by Air- port Council International Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira to join the "ACI Director General's Roll of To make a Donation to the Next List Alumni Scholarship Fund through the Maine Community Foundation, visit mainecf.org and click on Make a gift. FOLLOW US @MBEVENTS #MBNext21 SP ONSORED BY NOMINATION CRITERIA: Must be a business owner, CEO, founder, executive director, entrepreneur, or business leader. Has demonstrated forward- thinking and an innovative approach to their work. A positive motivator and influencer of change. Demonstrates an innovative approach to problem-solving while up against obstacles or barriers. Help us recognize ten dynamic individuals who are changing Maine's Economy and making a significant impact in their industry. To identify these trailblazing business leaders, we're opening the nomination process up to you! You tell us, who's NEXT? N O M I N AT I O N S D U E A U G . 2 0 V I S I T M A I N E B I Z . B I Z /N E X T T O N O M I N AT E Nominate an innovative leader today! THOSE CHOSEN WILL BE FEATURED IN THE OCTOBER 4 ISSUE OF MAINEBIZ.

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