At a ceremony held today at Brain House, Governor Janet Mills presented four Maine companies with Governor’s Awards.
Since 1991, this annual award has recognized and honored Maine businesses with high levels of commitment to their communities and employees, and exemplary performance in a manufacturing or service profession. rice field.
“This year’s winners are creating innovative new technologies, strengthening local communities, creating new opportunities for traditional industries, and helping states combat climate change.” Governor Janet Mills said:“They are shining examples of the countless Maine businesses, entrepreneurs, and employees who make our state a great place to live, work, and start a business. Congratulations to the award winners.”
“The Governor’s Business Excellence Award has become one of Maine’s most prestigious business recognition awards. I expect.” Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Regional Development, said:
The 2022 Governor’s Awards were presented in four categories:
- innovation awardcelebrates and rewards business excellence through entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Regional Revitalization Awardrecognizes its contribution to the revitalization and growth of rural Maine communities.
- Heritage Industry Awardrecognize and celebrate business excellence in the agricultural, forestry, manufacturing or marine sectors.
- climate leader awardrecognizes business leadership, innovation or excellence in developing new technologies to reduce climate risks or combat climate change.
The 2022 Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence Award winners are:
MedRhythms, Inc., Innovation Awards: MedRhythms is an evidence-based digital therapy company offering products for gait recovery. Improving walking speed is associated with many health outcomes in patients with cognitive impairment, but current interventions are face-to-face, hands-on treatments. providing improved effectiveness, expanded accessibility and leading the ‘digital therapy’ revolution.
Central Maine Motors Auto Group, Rural Revitalization Award: Since 1935, Waterville-based Central Maine Motors has prioritized customer support and satisfaction, championed local economic and community development, and maintained innovative hiring and workforce development practices. . Over 80 years since its inception and now in its third generation of business, Central Maine Motors, owned and operated by his owner Chris Gaunce, has been a staunch supporter of numerous community giving campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and positive developed an apprenticeship program. , both Maine and the Mid-Main Technical Center in Waterville.
Atlantic Sea Farms, Heritage Industry Award: Bideford-based Atlantic Sea Farms is a vertically integrated kelp company with a mission focused on diversification options for fishermen in the face of climate change. The company produces its own kelp seeds at its hatchery facility and partners with fishermen and lobster traders to grow kelp in the off-season to serve as a supplemental source of income as the lobster industry becomes increasingly volatile. doing. The company aims to meet demand for its kombu by processing value-added products such as processed kombu, seaweed salad, smoothie cubes, sea veggie his burgers for national distribution, as well as products for food service and ingredients. I am raising it.
Dirigo Solar, Climate Leader Award: Dirigo Solar was founded in 2015 with a fundamental focus and mission in mind. Lower the cost of power for Maine homeowners and businesses by taking advantage of the dramatic cost savings from solar energy. As solar energy becomes more accessible, affordable and reliable, Dirigo Solar continues its mission by developing, financing and building the largest solar portfolio in the state.