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SP ONSORED BY N IN E AWA R D CATEG OR IE S If you know a leader that falls under one of these categories, please nominate them: C E O O F T H E Y E A R : This person is the leader of a for-profit company in Maine that has led their company's success in 2024. E N T R E P R E N E U R O F T H E Y E A R : T his per son is an entrepreneur who led their star tup to success in 2024 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR : This person has actively worked in outstanding support of a Maine nonprofit or community organization. The person can be actively working or retired. I N D U S T RY L E A D E R O F T H E Y E A R ( H E A LT H CA R E , M A N U FA C T U R I N G , E N E R GY L E A D E R ) : This person excelled in their specific industry to accomplish a significant milestone in 2024 IN N OVATOR OF THE YE A R : A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. They thought out of the box, created something new, or in a traditional industry created something new. N O N PRO F I T L E A D E R O F T H E Y E A R : This person is the president, CEO, or Executive Director of a Maine-based 501c(3) that has accomplished a significant milestone in 2024. S U S TA I N AB I L I T Y L E A D E R O F T H E Y E A R : This person reached a sustainable milestone or achievement in the past year. Example: This leader helped an organization become carbon neutral, converted a power source to renewable sources, or worked with their supply chain to positively affect their environmental impact. BREAKING BARRIERS AWARD : A leader in BIPOC community, LGBTQ+ community, or New Mainer community who has made an impact in Maine as the leader of a business, nonprofit, or community organization that has helped the lives of other Mainers. LIFE TIME ACHIE VEMENT AWARD : This individual has had a lasting impact on the Maine business community. Their long-term leadership and mentorship have ensured that the business leaders coming up in their wake have continued success. MA IN EBI Z .BI Z /BLOY24 BY F EBRUA RY 16 FOLLOW U S @M AI NEBI Z #MBBLOY2025 Nominate a Maine leader for outstanding performance! SU BMIT A N OMINATION