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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I I O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 2 1 36 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 [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Maine Credit Union League in Westbrook announced its 2021 professionals of the year 2021. Award recipients included: "James M. Gratto Award — Outstanding CEO of the Year," Renee Ouellette, president and CEO, University Credit Union; "League President's Award — League Volunteer of the Year," Matt Kaubris, CEO, Oxford Federal Credit Union; "Jeannette G. Morin Award — Outstanding Credit Union Employee of the Year," Bette Tomah, senior vice president of internal opera- tions, Downeast Credit Union; "Diane L. Oceretko — People Helping People Award," Tena Wallace, vice president branch manager, Midcoast Federal Credit Union; and "Alex Ferguson Award — Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer of the Year," Marcel Gagne, board chair, Community Credit Union. Perkins Thompson, a law firm in Portland, said 11 of its Maine-based attorneys were recognized in the "Best Lawyers in America 2022" including David Johnson who was selected as a "One to Watch" and James Katsiaficas who was named "Lawyer of the Year" for municipal law in the Portland area. The Maine Town and City Clerk's Association pre- sented its "Clerk of the Year Award" to Katherine Jones, who is Portland city clerk. The University of Maine at Farmington announced that it was recognized by Washington Monthly's 2021 annual college rankings as a top "Bachelor's College in the U.S." and a "Best Bang for the Buck College in the Northeast." e university also said it was listed as a top-10 college in five categories by the U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings, including "Best Value College," "Top Public College," "Top Regional College," "Best College for Veterans" and "Top Performer on Social Mobility." Kennebec Savings Bank in Augusta said it received the "Exceptional Community Bank Service Award" from the Independent Community Bankers of America for its service and creative volunteer efforts. Rebecca Harris, senior account man- ager at Clark Insurance in Portland, THE MAME ANNUAL MFG SUMMIT IS POSTPONED TO 2022! T H E M A M E A N N U A L G A L A W I L L S T I L L B E H O S T E D O N O C T. 2 8 ! Sponsored by: Networking Sponsor: Presented by: Dedicated to supporting, promoting and growing manufacturing in Maine! TODAY R E G I S T E R | S P O N S O R | E X H I B I T T I N Y UR L .C OM/M A ME G A L A O C T O B E R 2 8 / 1 : 0 0 P M – 8 : 0 0 P M / P O R T L A N D E L K S C L U B Be a part of the 2021 Manufacturers Association of Maine's Annual Gala on October 28. This event will bring together companies across all manufacturing sectors to discuss the latest trends, innovations, news, and growth opportunities for the future. We will also be recognizing Maine manufacturers who have been making PPE and will be presenting awards to our honorees. You don't want to miss this year's pivotal time in Manufacturing! HAVE HR QUESTIONS? We have answers. MaineHRconvention.com Katherine Jones