Maine Family Business Awards

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Watch the highlight video of the 24th Maine Family Business Awards.

About The Maine Family Business Awards

Each year since 2000, the Institute for Family-Owned Business recognizes family-owned, Maine-based businesses through its Maine Family Business Awards in partnership with MEMIC. This gala attracts family businesses, large and small, for a celebration that pays more than just recognition. It serves as a vehicle for networking and opening up all shades of possibilities for families seeking to grow their businesses. Since its inception, we have identified 120 companies for various categories of excellence.

2024 Maine Family Business Award Guest Speaker…

2025 Award Event Page

We present the awards in seven categories. Click below to see the criteria and learn more.

The awards celebrate the accomplishments of small and large businesses that exemplify the following criteria:

Business success

Positive business and family linkages

Contributions to the community and industry

Family participation

Work environment

Communication

Innovative business practices or strategies

Know a business that fits this criteria?

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2024 Program Book

2025 Maine Family Business Awards

Watch Our 2024 Finalist Video

Congratulations to our  semi-finalists and finalists for 2025! We had a record 505  nominations and over 44 applications this year! Below is the list of those companies who have been named finalists (25) and semi-finalists (19) with links to learn more about their businesses. Join us at the 2025 awards gala to see who will take home the win in our 7 different award categories on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Find out more and register here.

 

2024 Winners

2025 Finalists

1
AB Heating Cooling & Electrical
https://www.abheatingcoolingelectrical.com
2
Allagash Brewing Company
http://www.allagash.com
3
Benoit's Design Co., LLC
https://www.benoitsdesign.co
4
Calais IGA and Orono IGA
https://www.calaisiga.com
5
Cayer Security Services, Inc.
https://www.cayersecurity.com
6
Chenmark
https://chenmark.com/
7
Estabrook's Farm & Greenhouses
https://estabrooksonline.com
8
Freckle Farm, LLC
https://www.frecklefarm.org
9
Hawkeye Fiber Optics
https://www.hawkeyefiberoptics.com/
10
Lafayette Hotels
https://www.visitlafayettehotels.com
11
M&R Development Company
https://mrholdings.com/
12
Mancini Electric, Inc.
https://mancinielectric.com
13
P&A Bookkeeping
https://philbrookandassociates.com
14
Pawsitive Play, LLC
http://Pawsitive Play, LLC
15
Pettengill Learning Academy, LLC
https://pettengillacademy.com
16
Raye's Mustard
https://rayesmustard.com
17
Risbara Bros. Construction Co., Inc.
https://www.risbara.com
18
Selene's Fly Shop
https://www.selenesflyshop.com
19
Southern Maine Locks
https://www.southernmainelocks.com
20
Southpaw Packing Company, Inc.
https://southpawmarket.com
21
Sports Fields, Inc.
https://sportsfieldsinc.net
22
Stepping Stones Early Learning Cente, Inc.
https://www.steppingstoneschildcare.me
23
The Allen Company, LLC
https://www.theallencollc.com
24
The Craignair Inn and Causeway Restaurant
https://www.craignair.com
25
Thrive Dental Studio
https://www.thrivedentalstudio.com

2025 Semi-Finalists

1
Bar Harbor Story
https://barharborstory.substack.com
2
Blue Absolem, LLC dba The Playhouse At Waterville Station
https://www.theplayhouse.me
3
Danny's DJ Services
http://www.dannysdj.com
4
Downeast VIP
https://www.downeastvip.com
5
Gigi’s Pizzaroni
6
Jacenta Grover Photography
https://www.jacentagroverphotography.com
7
Keepsakes
https://www.keepsakesquiltshop.com
8
Long Beach Marina
https://www.longbeachmarina.com
9
Maine Vintage Toys
https://www.mainevintagetoys.com
10
McDougal Orchards
https://www.mcdougalorchards.com
11
Moose Mountain Adventure Park
https://moosemountainpark.com
12
New Morning Natural Foods
https://www.newmorningnaturalfoods.com
13
North Sky Co. (North Star Chiropractic Clinic LLC)
https://northskyco.com
14
Ossipee Garage Doors, LLC
https://ossipeegaragedoors.com
15
Our Fambily Restaurant
Our Fambily Restaurant
16
Pine Tree Transition Services
https://www.pttsmaine.com
17
Ralph's Cafe
Ralph's Cafe
18
Ready Set Go Learning Center
https://www.readysetgolc.com
19
The Grasshopper Shop
https://www.grasshoppershop.com

Please enjoy these clips of the award presentations, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and other memorable moments from the 2023 Maine Family Business Awards!

Watch On Youtube

Past Winners

The Maine Family Business Awards, awarded annually, give family-owned businesses recognition in several categories.

Year

2024

R.J. Grondin & Sons

(Renys Large Business Award)

Main Line Fence

(Maddy Corson Small Business Award)

Bouchard Family Farm

(Shep Lee Community Service Award)

Waltz & Sons, Inc.

(Chalmers Insurance Group Customer Service Award)

Fishermen's Net

(Horch Roofing First Generation Award)

Hussey Seating Company

(M&T Bank Innovation and Technology Award)

McDougal Orchards

(Geiger Environmental Leadership Award)

CONTACT

Let’s Do Business Together!

Get in touch with us via phone, email, or online contact form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the ways in which we can work together.

P.O. Box 3364
Portland, Maine 04104 USA

207.798.2667
info@fambusiness.org