The Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year Awards
On April 9th, Mainebiz hosted a memorable evening at Ocean Gateway to celebrate the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year. The program began with a keynote address from Taylor Twellman, a former MLS star and 2005 MVP. Twellman, who transitioned from a dynamic athlete to a passionate advocate for concussion awareness and a top sports commentator on ESPN and Apple TV, shared his inspiring journey.
The awards ceremony recognized outstanding leaders who made significant contributions in 2024, setting the standard for doing business in Maine. Individual honorees thanked their families, colleagues, and business partners for the support and recognition.
The 2025 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
- Deborah Bronk, president and CEO, Bigelow Lab
- Kevin Bunker and Laura Reading, Developers Collaborative
- Ben Davis, founder and CEO, EDURA
- Jim Godbout, My Place Teen Center
- Mike Haws, president and CEO, Sappi Paper North America
- James Herbert, president, University of New England
- Claudette Ndayininahaze, founder, In Her Presence
- Olympia Snowe, retired U.S. senator and founder of Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute, 2014
- Rob Tod, founder, Allagash Brewing Co.
