The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Community Awards finalists in each category. The Community Awards Survey was mailed to Chamber members and community members were also encouraged to submit their nominations for each category.  The nominees were then voted on by the membership of the Chamber. The five categories include: Business Improvement, Community Service, Environmental Leader, Customer Service and Special Volunteer Award.

The annual Community Awards is an opportunity for Chamber members to select the individuals and businesses that make a significant contribution to the economic development and quality of life we enjoy here in our region. 

The winners will be announced at the Chamber’s annual Community Awards Dinner and Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 8 at the Newagen Seaside Inn from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Limited seating is available so reserve your tickets early. Shuttle service is available from the Boothbay Harbor Town Municipal Lot. The Shuttle Service begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.  

The evening includes a social hour with cash bar followed by a buffet dinner and dessert. Dynamic TED Talks speaker, Jess Knox, will share his insight into the importance of community and why thinking outside the box plays such an important role in the long-term economic development of our region. 

The Chamber would like to thank the following sponsors of the annual Community Awards Dinner – The Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, LCI Fiber Optics, the Boothbay Register, Perry, Fitts, Boulette & Fitton, CPA’s, Camden National Bank and the Newagen Seaside Inn.  Program sponsorships are still available by contacting Sara Moore at the Chamber.  

Below are the three top finalists in each category:

Business Improvement Award: 1. The Carriage House Restaurant; 2. Harborside Tavern; 3. The Thistle Inn

Community Service Award: 1. The Opera House; 2. Janson's Clothing; 3. The Community Center

Environmental Leader Award: 1. Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (The Dump); 2. Boothbay Region Land Trust; 3. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 

Customer Service Award: 1. Bath Savings Institution; 2. Eventide Epicurean Specialties; 3. Balmy Days Cruises

Community Improvement Award: 1. The Boothbay Harbor Country Club; 2. BRCTV; 3. The Community Center

Special Volunteer Award: 1. Jane Good; 2. Holly Stover; 3. Susan Brackett.

For more information or to register for the annual Community Awards Dinner, call the Chamber at 633-2353.