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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 25 A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 2 2 senior retail loan underwriter; Cindy Leighton, mortgage specialist, Calais; Michael Lenfestey, retail loan team leader; Annie Morris, senior credit risk specialist; Gianna Lunn, digital experience manager; Danielle Violette, card payment solutions officer; and Jennifer Walter, mortgage specialist, Bar Harbor, were promoted to assis- tant vice president. [ A P P O I N T M E N T S ] The Junior League of Portland elected Elisabelle Bocal as president for the 2022-23 fis- cal year, which began June 1. Bocal is reunion gift officer at the University of New England. Kennebec Valley Tourism Council announced its board officers for 2022-23. Mike Guarino, owner of Maine Wilderness Tours, was named chair; Cheryl Nadeau, town manager of Jackman, vice chair; and Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and executive director of Central Maine Growth Council, treasurer. In addi- tion, the council said Kristina Cannon, executive director of Main Street Skowhegan, will remain as chair of its marketing committee. Northern Maine SCORE named Steve Campbell as chapter chair. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] U.S. News & World Report named Maine Medical Center in Portland as the "No. 1 hospital in Maine for 2022-23" for a 10 th straight year. e Report also rated the center as "high performing" in 14 common procedures and conditions included in the annual survey of U.S. hospitals. The Maine Film Center in Waterville announced the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival. Sunner, written and directed by Henry Spritz, captured the "Tourmaline Prize in the Feature-Length Film" category; Le Carrefour (e Intersection), directed by Daniel Quintanilla and Jessamine Irwin, won the "Tourmaline Prize in the Short Film" category; and Hopeful: e Story of MaineWorks, directed by Ian McCrudden, was named the "Audience Favorite Award" winner. Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future, a national nonprofit advancing state-based clean energy policy solutions, recognized state Rep. Nathan Carlow as a "Clean Energy Champion." Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor said it achieved two accreditations, one as a "Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery" and another as a "Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery," by Surgical Review Corp. In addi- tion, Surgical Specialists Daniel Hetherman, Matthew Sharbaugh and Michelle Toder earned a "Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery" designation while Hetherman and Sharbaugh also achieved "Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery" designation. American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines initiative recognized the Aroostook Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, Eastern Maine Medical Center, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy Hospital and Pen Bay Medical Center for their work to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. The Institute for Family-Owned Business in Portland named Acorn Engineering Inc., Box of Maine, Casco Bay Food and Beverage LLC, Dragonfly Farm & Winery, Exact Nature Botanicals, Franklin Printing, Hebert Construction, Holy Cannoli, Kennebec Cabin Co. LLC, Lakeview Restaurant & Camping Resort, Len Libby Candies, Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine Inc., Loyal Biscuit Co., Luke's Lobster, Malone Commercial Brokers, Mary Jane's Slice of Heaven, Michael Mercer Consulting LLC dba F3Defense, Rugged Seas, S.W. Collins Co., Sportsman's Kitchen & Keg, The Endurance Group, the Family Dog, the Lily Cat: North Woods Antiques and Buttons, the Rusty Crab and You Regatta LLC as finalists for the "22nd Maine Family Business Awards." e winners will be announced on Oct. 12. Elisabelle Bocal Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Hardworking YOUR TEAM IS HARDWORKING, YOU NEED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT WORK JUST AS HARD. Seven clinic locations in Maine and a range of customizable services provide individual attention and team success. workhealthllc.org 1.844.WRKHLTH(1.844.975.4584) Presque Isle | Bangor | Ellsworth | Pittsfield | Waterville | Portland