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THE 2023 MEMIC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2023 MEMIC AWARDS Every year, MEMIC recognizes outstanding employers for their commitment to identifying and removing hazards in the workplace, and to helping those who are injured regain their health and return to work. We salute these award winners who have built a culture of care and accountability throughout their operations. The 2023 MEMIC Award for Excellence in Safety Sullivan & Merritt Constructors, Inc., Hermon The 2023 MEMIC Award for Excellence in Injury Management Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation, Carrabassett Valley The 2023 MEMIC Award for Excellence in Workforce Partnership Claude Rwaganje is our choice for the MEMIC Award for Excellence in Workforce Partnership. Claude is the founder and executive director of ProsperityME: The Center for Financial Education, a refugee-led nonprofit that empowers members of refugee and immigrant communities to build financial stability, careers, businesses, and wealth. Rwaganje was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, became a refugee in Central Africa in the early 1990s and chose Maine as his home more than 20 years ago. Beyond the work of financial literacy, he has been a leader in providing scholarship support, housing and workforce integration at a time that Maine needs to fill jobs in every sector of the economy. In addition to service on the Westbrook City Council and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC), Claude's counsel is sought and welcomed throughout Maine. For all those accomplishments and his commitment to the workforce, he is the ideal recipient for this year's award. Michael Bourque, President and CEO of MEMIC (L), presented the MEMIC Award for Workforce Partnership to Claude Rwaganje (R)at MEMIC's Annual Meeting of Policyholders. MEMIC is an insurance specialist that makes workers' comp work better with compassion, trusted partnerships, and relentless commitment to workforce safety. memic.com/awards

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