The finalists for The Bank of Maine’s 2015 Leadership and Luminaries Award have been announced following a review of more than 65 nominations from across the state. The criterion for this award is excellence in board governance, supported by demonstrated examples of inspiration, creativity and ingenuity.
“For the third year, The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation is thrilled to honor nonprofit board members through the Leaders and Luminaries Award, which recognizes the importance and impact of nonprofit board members who provide invaluable services to our communities,” said John W. Everets, chairman and CEO of The Bank of Maine. “It is admirable to see finalists from all sectors of the nonprofit community, including housing, the arts, health and human services, and youth programs.”
There will be one grand prize winner, to be revealed at the event, who will receive $10,000 in grant money for his or her organization. The other three finalists will each receive $2,500 in grant money for their nonprofits. In addition to the four finalists, one other person will be honored for her outstanding dedication and commitment to nonprofit board service.
The Leadership and Luminaries Award finalists are: Catherine Powers, Bath Housing Development Corp.; Harris J. Bixler, Bay Chamber Concerts in Rockport; William Branch, Kennebec Behavioral Health in Waterville; and Lynn Gierie, Robbie Foundation in Scarborough.