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The Breaking Barriers Award: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

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.

How did this person improve the lives of others through their work?
What kind of lasting impact has this person had in the business world or larger community?
Give an example of their leadership and the role that played in this milestone.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Breaking Barriers Award recipient?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

How did this person improve the lives of others through their work?

Answer to Question 1

What kind of lasting impact has this person had in the business world or larger community?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of their leadership and the role that played in this milestone.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Breaking Barriers Award recipient?

Answer to Question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The CEO of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER FOR CEO OF THE YEAR:

CEO of the Year: This person is the leader of a for-profit company in Maine that has led their company’s success in 2023.

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year? (Merger or acquisition, capital campaign, or more new sites)
How did this individual make this milestone possible?
Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 CEO Business Leader of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year?

Merger or acquisition, capital campaign, or more new sites

Answer to Question 1

How did this individual make this milestone possible?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 CEO Business Leader of the year?

Answer to question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Entrepreneur of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Entrepreneur of the Year: This person is an entrepreneur who led their startup to success in 2023

Were there significant achievements that your business achieved last year such as:

Did this person win a pitch competition?
Did this company’s product get picked up by a major distributor or retailer?
Was there a successful fundraising campaign?
Did the company sales grow significantly?
Did their staffing increase?

2. Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this significant achievement.

3. Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Entrepreneur Leader of the year?

If you know a leader who fits this criteria, please nominate him or her for the Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year - CEO of the Year!

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

Were there significant achievements that the leader's business achieved last year such as:

Examples
Did this person win a pitch competition?
Did this company’s product get picked up by a major distributor or retailer?
Was there a successful fundraising campaign?
Did the company sales grow significantly?
Did their staffing increase?

Answer to Question 1

How did this individual make this milestone possible?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 CEO Business Leader of the year?

Answer to question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Industry Leader of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Industry Leader of the Year (health care, manufacturing, energy leader): This person excelled in their specific industry to accomplish a significant milestone in 2023

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year? (Merger or acquisition, capital campaign, or more new sites)
How did this individual make this milestone possible?
Give an example of their leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Industry Leader of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year?

Examples: Merger or acquisition, capital campaign or more new sites.

Answer to Question 1

How did this individual make this milestone possible?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of their leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Industry Leader of the year?

Answer to question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Innovator of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Innovator of the Year: 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.

What new idea, product/service, or method did this person come up with in 2023?
How did this new idea shape their company or industry?
Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this innovation.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Innovator of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What new idea, product/service, or method did this person come up with in 2023?

Answer to Question 1

How did this new idea shape their company or industry?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of their leadership and the role that this played in this innovation.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Innovator of the year?

Answer to question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Lifetime Achievement Award: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Lifetime Achievement 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.

What successes did this person have in their business career?
What company did they lead? What significant career milestones did they accomplish?
How have they mentored or collaborated with young leaders in Maine?
What community organizations did this person support through volunteer or board participation?
How has this person helped grow the Maine business community?
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Lifetime Achievement of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What successes did this person have in their business career?

Answer to Question 1

What company did they lead? What significant career milestones did they accomplish?

Answer to Question 2

How have they mentored or collaborated with young leaders in Maine?

Answer to question 3

What community organizations did this person support through volunteer or board participation?

Answer to question 4

How has this person helped grow the Maine business community?

Answer to Question 5

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Lifetime Achievement of the Year?

Answer to Question 6

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Nonprofit Leader of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Nonprofit Leader of the Year: This person is the president, CEO, or Executive Director of a Maine-based 501c(3) that has accomplished a significant milestone in 2023.

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year? Merger, capital campaign, or open new locations
How did this individual make this milestone possible?
Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Nonprofit Leader of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What was the milestone or significant event in the past year?

Examples: Merger, capital campaign, or open new locations.

Answer to Question 1

How did this individual make this milestone possible?

Answer to Question 2

Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.

Answer to question 3

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Nonprofit Leader of the Year?

Answer to question 4

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Sustainability Leader of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

Sustainability Leader of the Year: 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 the environmental impact.

What was this person’s specific role in this milestone/achievement/goal?
Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.
Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Sustainability Leader of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

What was this person’s specific role in this milestone/achievement/goal?

Answer to Question 1

Give an example of their leadership and the role that this played in this milestone.

Answer to Question 2

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Sustainability Leader of the year?

Answer to question 3

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

The Volunteer of the Year: Business Leaders of the Year

Every year Mainebiz recognizes business leaders for outstanding performance. Business Leaders of the Year honorees are considered under 9 categories:

CEO of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Industry Leader of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Sustainability Leader of the Year
Breaking Barriers Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

THE CRITERIA WE CONSIDER:

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.

1. How did this person serve the community in 2023?

EXAMPLES:
Raised significant money
Raised profile of particular mission
Lead team volunteers to achieve significant goals or mission/organization

2. Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in serving the community.

3. Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Volunteer of the Year?

Nominations close on February 29, 2024.

#MBBLOY2024

Nominator Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Nominee Information

Name

Company

Email

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Number of years in position?

Questions

How did this person serve the community in 2023?

Examples:

Raised significant money
Raised profile of particular mission
Lead team volunteers to achieve significant goal or mission/organization

Answer to Question 1

Give an example of his or her leadership and the role that this played in serving the community?

Answer to Question 2

Is there any additional information you would like us to consider that supports why this nominee should be the 2024 Volunteer of the year?

Answer to question 3

The 2024 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year nominations are sponsored by:

M&T Bank & Pierce Atwood

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