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 113 companies for various categories of excellence.
Business success
Positive business and family linkages
Contributions to the community and industry
Family participation
Work environment
Communication
Innovative business practices or strategies
Click here or on the image below to flip through our program booklet!
Congratulations to our 25 finalists for this year! We had a record 191 nominations! 7 Winners, 25 Finalists, 7 Semi-finalists. Here is our list with links to their websites and their video!
Please enjoy these clips of the award presentations, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and other memorable moments from the 2022 Maine Family Business Awards!
The Maine Family Business Awards, awarded annually, give family-owned businesses recognition in several categories.
Luke’s Lobster
(Renys Large Business Award)
Loyal Biscuit Co.
(Maddy Corson Small Business Award)
S.W Collins Company
(Shep Lee Community Service Award)
Box of Maine
(Chalmers Insurance Group Customer Service Award)
Kennebec Cabin Company, LLC
(Holiday Inn By The Bay First Generation Award)
Franklin Printing
(M&T Bank Innovation and Technology Award)
Rugged Seas
(Geiger Environmental Leadership Award)
Frank O’Shea
(BerryDunn Lifetime Achievement Award)
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P.O. Box 3364
Portland, Maine 04104 USA